K-Food Entrepreneurship Training Program Concludes in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: The K-Food Entrepreneurship Training Program, supported by the Government of the Republic of Korea, concluded successfully in Kathmandu. Organized in coordination with KOICA Nepal and HRD Korea, the program aimed to help participants establish Korean cuisine businesses in Nepal.

At the closing ceremony, Korean Ambassador to Nepal Park Tae-young said the training would empower returnee workers from Korea to become successful entrepreneurs. He also highlighted the embassy’s recent publication “You Too Can Become a Boss”, featuring stories of 50 entrepreneurs with Korean work experience.

KOICA Nepal Country Director Hong Mu-hyun reiterated KOICA’s commitment to equipping Nepali youth with business skills through the K-Hami Project, while Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Labour Krishna Prasad Sapkota said the initiative would boost entrepreneurship growth in Nepal.

Two Korean culinary experts conducted 45 hours of training over eight days for 15 participants, teaching popular dishes such as tteokbokki, dakgangjeong, and haejangguk. Three trainees received commendation certificates for outstanding performance, while all participants were awarded completion certificates.

The Korean government pledged continued support for a sustainable start-up ecosystem for Nepali youth, aiming to create jobs and strengthen Nepal’s economy.