GINUE friend : Lily from Yongin Everland to Republic of Kazakhstan

Сәлеметсіз бе! Hello! Nice to meet you. I am Lily, ethics education student of Gyeongin National University of Education. I have lived in Yongin ever since I was born. Yongin is a city in Gyeonggi-do, and it was designated as a special city because its population exceeds 1 million. Yongin's landmark is 'Everland'. Everland is the most famous amusement park in Korea, offering various rides and entertainment. The photo I put here is of Everland. I took it last spring, and they have a tulip festival every spring. Everland is so famous that schools often go there for field trips. Yongin is also a city that embraces Korea's tradition, culture, and future. First of all, you can experience traditional houses and Hanbok at the Korean Folk Village and Daejanggeum Park. In addition, large corporations such as SK and Samsung are planning to build semiconductor complexes. My bucket list is to travel, experience, and learn about as many countries as possible. Among them, I recently became interested in Kazakhstan. It all started with the story of the 'Koryo-saram'. I often learned about them in history classes and sometimes appeared in TV commercials, but I didn't know what kind of people they were, so I looked them up. Koryo-saram, who make up about 0.6% of the Kazakh people, refers to people who were forced to move to Central Asia during the Japanese colonial period. While researching Koryo-saram, I thought about the roots and identity of the Korean people beyond the simple history of immigration. In particular, Kazakhstan is not only the home of Koryo-saram, but also a country with a long history that established a strategic partnership with our country in 2009. So I'm curious about the following. First, I'm curious about how Kazakh people perceive and support Koryo-saram. Second, I'm curious about the background and related efforts that led to the establishment of a strategic partnership with our country in 2009. Third, what culture best exemplifies this as a crossroads connecting Europe and Asia? Fourth, the Korean Cultural Center in Kazakhstan offers various cultural programs such as Korean language and K-pop dance. I am curious about the reviews of those who have participated in them. Lastly, what do you think is the most important attitude for a multi-ethnic country like Kazakhstan to coexist? Last April, the Gyeonggido Office of Education in Korea promised educational cooperation with Kazakhstan. I hope that through my writing, Korea and Kazakhstan can share culture and hearts, learn from each other, and become closer.