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Emine Erdoğan opens Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center in Seoul
Accompanying President Erdoğan on his visit to South Korea, Emine Erdoğan officially opened the Yunus Emre Institute’s cultural center in Seoul. Meeting Korean students learning Turkish, Erdoğan said they would serve as ambassadors between the two countries.
Emine Erdoğan, who accompanied President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his visit to South Korea, officially opened the Yunus Emre Institute’s (YEE) cultural center in Seoul. Welcomed at the center by YEE President Prof. Dr. Selim Argun and Head of the Culture Department Ali Rıza Karabağ, Erdoğan cut the ribbon to officially open the Seoul Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center.
Korean students hold a dialogue in Turkish
After the opening ceremony, Emine Erdoğan went to the classroom where Turkish lessons are held and spoke with the students. She listened to a Turkish dialogue between two Korean students, applauded them and then posed for a commemorative photo with the Korean students, making a heart sign.
Erdoğan watched a live performance by marbling artist Hikmet Kadir Bozok at the center and also contributed to the artist’s work. Sharing the opening ceremony on her social media account, Erdoğan emphasized that “the close bonds formed among people who learn each other’s language, listen to each other’s stories and recognize each other’s values” are the strongest foundation of friendship between countries. She said Korean students learning Turkish would serve as ambassadors between Türkiye and South Korea.
Recognized as a diplomatic cultural center
The center, which has been operating since 2024, previously operated under Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS). South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recognized the center as a diplomatic cultural center in 2025. The center currently provides Turkish-language instruction to 21 students, as well as organizing trips for students to Türkiye, Turkish cuisine courses, traditional handicraft workshops and cultural and artistic events.
The opening took place as part of President Erdoğan’s visit to South Korea, during which four agreements were signed between the two countries and a $15 billion trade target was emphasized.
Video: AA. Photos: TCCB / Mustafa Kamacı / AA
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