Miss Kuayang, aged 22, a student of the National University of Laos has been announced the winner of Quiz on Korea 2023 held as a side event of Korean Week 2023 in Vientiane on May 27.
As the winner of the quiz, Kuayang was rewarded with a Sumsung smart phone and a chance to visit the Republic of Korea in September 2023.
The second prizes of the event were won by Miss Macky Khamphibarn and Miss Phouthaphaone Phimmasee. They were awarded Samsung smart phones and scholarship to study at the National University of Laos.
The third prize – a set of earphones – was won by Vongsavanh Yengvannavong.
“The Korea Week 2023 aimed at promoting awareness of Korean culture among Lao people and it is also an opportunity for Lao people as well as foreigners to learn more about Korean culture through answering questions,” said Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Laos Jung Yung Soo.
Laos Preliminary Round for the 2023 Quiz on Korea was announced for public to join on May 9-19, 2023. The quiz drew 92 contesters, most of them applying through Laos @ mofa.go.kr.
The Quiz on Korea is an annual game show that tests how much general knowledge participants have about the Republic of Korea.
The final round of Quiz on Korea will take place in the Republic of Korea and broadcast by KBS, with representatives from participating countries competing for the final prize.
Source: Lao News Agency
