On April 11, 2026, the Korean Culture School under the Korean Association of Puerto Rico welcomed a special guest, Ms. Yesul Lee. She introduced traditional Korean hanbok and shared insights into its cultural significance. The children had the opportunity to…
1. Eddie Charbonier, Puerto Rico State Representative
2. Hon Oliver Giller, Belgium
3. Hon Antoine de Marsily, France
4. Jose Nadal, formal Puerto Rico State Representative
5. Hon Humberto Zacapa, El Salvador
6. Mr. Ismael Heredia, Korean War Veteran
1. Sangpyo Suh, Consul General, Republic Korea in Atlanta, Georgia.
2. Pablo José Hernandez, Resident Commissioner
3. Eddie Charbonier, P.R State Representative
4. BG Paul W. Dahlen
5. Hon. Oliver Gillier, Belgium
6. Hon. Antoine de Marsily, France
7. Hon. Cyril Meduna, Chile
8. Council Eduardo Semidey, Spain
9. Veterans who fought during the Korean War: Victor La Barca Lago, Juan Barbosa, Juan Acevedo Carrión, Ismael Heredia, Wilberto Medina, Freddy Molina, Arturo Pagán, Luis Rivera Pérez, Benjamin Reyes, José Vargas
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The Korean Foundation of Puerto Rico celebrates Lunar New Year’s Day (Seol or Seollal). In Korea there is a special festival dish called tteokguk or rice cake soup. Customs says that people can grow one year older after consuming a bowl of rice cake soup on that day. In addition, younger people make a deep traditional bow to their elders and wish them a happy new year, which is called sebae (New Year’s bow). Then, the elders typically reward this gesture by giving New Year’s gift money to their juniors.
2022 The Tiger year Celebration On Feb, 19, local KFPR members, Korean families and local celebrities came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Puerto Rico. Guests and their children were dressed to the Korean Traditional cloth (HanBok). The Korean Foundation of Puerto Rico Lunar New Year celebration featured performances by Korean drummers and Professional Viola. Everyone was enjoyed to having a good time with buffet-style Korean dinner, wine and Korean traditional activities. Over 100 attendants had to present a negative COVID-19 test in order to be granted entry into the celebration. it was wonderful, fun and safe celebration, thanks to host Mrs. Suyon Yi, president of KFPR and Alberto Baco, director of KFPR.
Thank you all for attending the KFPR Lunar New Year Celebration/Korean Language and Culture School Open House! It was a tremendous success with over 100 attendees.