In February 2024, the Academy of Korean Studies (한국학중앙연구원) announced a competition for international students to participate in a course of lectures on Korean culture. The purpose of the course is to prepare future specialists in the field of Korean studies, providing international students with the opportunity to study and get acquainted with the Korean language and culture in the Republic of Korea. Students of the 2nd-4th year of the EP "Oriental Studies" KazUIR&WL named after Abylai Khan took part in this competition. As a result, students Kablan Aisha and Otegenova Madina had the opportunity to study Korean language and culture in the summer months and won a ticket to the Republic of Korea at the competition.