On November 25, 2024, the Department of Far East (Department of Korean Studies) launched the event "Korean Studies Week" with the support of the Education Center of the Republic of Korea in Almaty. This event is held regularly every year and is the most notable annual event of the Department. Several programs are held throughout the week to provide students with a deeper understanding of Korea and Korean studies. On November 25 (Monday), the first program was the “Korean poetry reading competition” This program was conducted under the direction of professor Lee Byong Jo and 1st-3rd year advisors, and was attended by students interested in Korean literature. A total of 15 participants chose their favorite Korean poems (“Flower”, “In June”, etc.) and recited them with beautiful voices and rich emotions. Poetry is a special field that requires literary sensibility and linguistic depth, unlike simple language. The competition provided participants with a better understanding of Korean poetry and literature.