An Evening with Ven. Jeong Kwan: Korean Temple Food in Switzerland
Friends of Korea supported an unforgettable evening with Ven. Jeong Kwan, sharing the philosophy of Korean temple food through culture, sustainability, and dialogue.
Friends of Korea Joins the K-Initiative
A moment of exchange at the Gedenkstätte Riehen — Josias Planta with Friends of Korea.
A Meaningful Exchange: Basel-Stadt in Dialogue with Friends of Korea
A moment of exchange at the Gedenkstätte Riehen — Josias Planta with Friends of Korea.
Friends of Korea Partner Dinner 2025 at Akaraka Zürich
What happens when 30 Swiss and Korean strangers gathered to make kimchi together? On Saturday, July 26, something special unfolded at the Gedenkstätte Riehen in Basel. Thirty people who are curious about Korean food, came together and left not just with jars of homemade kimchi, but also with warm hearts and new friendships.
Our Jeolla-style Kimchi Workshop filled up quickly, with a waitlist longer than expected. But what we created that day wasn’t just kimchi. It was something far more meaningful.
Sharing is Caring: When Food Does the Talking
Swiss fondue. Korean japchae. Italian parmigiana. Red wine and fresh-baked pies. The table became a spontaneous celebration of cultures, just what people wanted to share.
Industry Day 2025 with KSEAS and KOTRA Zürich Business Center
How Korea’s strategic talent program is creating new pathways for Swiss professionals
Korea’s K-Tech Pass: A New Bridge for Swiss Tech Professionals
How Korea’s strategic talent program is creating new pathways for Swiss professionals
In the News: “Home is not a place on the map”
Friends of Korea Riehener Zeitung profile highlights our president, Cherin Lim, and the mission of our community: exchange, friendship, and creating a sense of belonging in Riehen and beyond.
In the News: Kimjang – Kohl einlegen, meditieren, geniessenIn
Friends of Korea was recently highlighted twice in the local press. Riehener Zeitung profiled our president, Cherin Lim, under the headline “Home is not a place on the map,” and featured our Jeolla Kimchi Workshop, noting its cultural depth and sense of community.
In the News: AI Knowledge Exchange – Between Technology and Humanity
Riehener Zeitung reported on Friends of Korea’s AI Knowledge Exchange, hosted at the Gedenkstätte Riehen. The event gathered experts and participants from Switzerland, Korea, and beyond for a dialogue on AI, ethics, and the cultural values shaping our digital future.