HYDERABAD: The Consul General of Republic of Korea in Karachi Kim Haksung Tuesday visited Area Study Centre, Far East and Southeast Asia University of Sindh Jamshoro and donated over 100 books written on Korean culture, history, politics and economic affairs.
The Director of the Area Study Centre Dr. Mukesh Kumar Khatwani briefed him about the research and academic activities being carried out in the centre. The Korean diplomat expressed his desire to collaborate with Area Study Centre in order to boost research activities for want of mutual interest.
“We can organize joint seminars, workshops and exhibitions at ASC and bring scholars from both the countries together on a single platform so that they may be provided with the opportunity to share their experiences with each other”, he said.
The diplomat also expressed his interest to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strengthening cooperation between Area Study Centre and Korean Embassy Office in Karachi.
The Director ASC and Consul General agreed to hold joint seminars, conferences and cultural exhibitions soon after inking MoU.
He suggested the director establish a Korean Research Corner in the Area study Centre upon which, the Director ASC told him that he will seek formal permission from the Vice Chancellor regarding
establishment of the Korean Research Corner at ASC.