The Department of Greek Studies and Bulgarian studies provided a Georgian Language and Culture lecture starting from this semester, which is Korea’s first Georgian-related lecture.

The lecture teaches the Georgian alphabet, which was listed under the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The class provides an introduction to Georgian culture, such as its national folklore or cuisine as well as the basic understanding of the language.

Georgia is a country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, bound by the Black Sea along with Bulgaria. Being at the crossroad of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it possesses a rich history and culture with an influence of various ancient empires.