Kathmandu, August 11 — An eight-day entrepreneurship training program aimed at promoting Korean cuisine in Nepal has concluded, equipping participants with essential culinary skills to establish Korean-themed restaurants across the country.
The training, titled the Korean Food (K-Food) Entrepreneurship Training Program, was conducted with the financial support of the Government of the Republic of Korea and coordinated by KOICA Nepal and HRD Korea. Culinary experts from Korea led the training, offering hands-on instruction in preparing a wide variety of Korean dishes.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Park Taeyoung, highlighted the potential for Nepali youths with work experience in Korea to become successful entrepreneurs upon returning home. He emphasized that the program was designed to empower participants to start their own ventures in Nepal, contributing to the country’s economic development.
Ambassador Park also referenced the recently published book “You Too Can Become Your Own Boss,” which shares the inspiring stories of 50 Nepali entrepreneurs who gained experience in Korea before launching businesses in Nepal. He noted that such stories serve as valuable guidance and motivation for aspiring business owners.
KOICA Nepal Country Director Khong Mouhan reiterated the organization’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship through the K-HAMI Project, which specifically supports returnee youths from Korea. He stressed the importance of building a sustainable foundation for long-term development and expressed Korea’s continued partnership with Nepal.
Also speaking at the event, Krishna Prasad Sapkota, Joint Secretary at Nepal’s Ministry of Labour, praised the Korea-supported entrepreneurship and reintegration initiative launched in 2022, expressing optimism that it will benefit many Nepalis in the years to come.
A total of 15 participants joined the training with the goal of establishing Korean restaurants in Nepal. With support from Korean culinary professionals, they learned to prepare authentic Korean dishes such as kimchi, bulgogi, tteokbokki, and more.
The Korean government has announced plans to further strengthen a sustainable startup ecosystem in Nepal by supporting youths with prior employment experience in Korea. It is anticipated that such initiatives will foster job creation and make a significant contribution to Nepal’s economy.
