16th EC of SONSIK Volume 9, Issue I, December 2019

Editorial:

It is our utmost fortune to release this Volume 9, Issue 1, November 2019 of SONSIK

e-Newsletter. This e-Newsletter covers the event reports of the programs organized and

participated by SONSIK 16th Executive Committee (EC) within its first quarter of the

tenure. We hope that you will enjoy going through it and will appreciate our effort of conn

ecting with our society members who have always been an integral part of our journey.

Last but definitely not the least, we would like to request each and every one of you to

please help us make this newsletter reach more people as possible. Your suggestions and

opinions will always be appreciated.

INSIDE THIS SONSIK 16th AGM

Message from the president of SONSIK 16th EC

Yearly plans

Program organized/ collaborated by SONSIK

Orientation program in region 3 and 4

SONSIK’ collaborations : Entrepreneurial debate

SONSIK’s Dashain dhamaka, tour, and 15th EC farewell

Deusi-bhailo program

SONSIK sustainable scholarship program

SONSIK interaction with embassy of Nepal and advisory

Participation in various programs by SONSIK

SONSIK cultural committee and university coordinators

SONSIK finance detail

Editorial Board

Mr. Om Raj Sapkota

Miss. Charu Bista

The shared organization between all the Nepalese students studying in the Republic of

Korea (South Korea), Society of Nepalese Students in Korea (SONSIK) successfully held

its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) under the leadership of Mr. Tulsi Poudel, the

president of SONSIK 15th EC .

SONSIK 16th Annual General Meeting

Acting ambassador Mr. Ram Sing Thapa ( third from left in the first row ) in

SONSIK 16th AGM

The acting ambassador and deputy chief of the mission in embassy of Nepal, South

Korea, Mr. Ram Singh Thapa was on hand to open the meeting as the chief guest of the

program. The secretary of NRNA South Korea Mr. Keshav Thapa, education supervisor of

the international student support team NIIED Mr. Jang Wonchang, general manager

at Daejeon International Center Mr. Chu Gyowon, Dean of Hannam University Mr. Jong

Woon Kim, member of HANNESA Mr. Ki-Soon Bae, SONSIK 15th EC advisors, past

presidents and executive members of SONSIK, members of different Nepali

organizations in South Korea and the Nepalese students in South Korea participated to

make this program a grand success.

The 16th AGM of SONSIK held in Hannam University in 24th and 25th of August elected

Mr. Prakash Devkota as the president and 12 others as the office bearers of 16th EC of

SONSIK. In this Executive Committee Mr. Siri Satyal, Mr. Pradeep Subedi, Mr. Yub Raj

Dangi and Mr. Chhabi Lal Chaudhary were selected the vice president of

region 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively.

During the meeting, the participants were presented with the report of all the activities

conducted by the 15th executive committee of SONSIK along with financial report

which was followed by the attendees sharing their opinion, thoughts and suggestions for

making SONSIK a better association for students living in South Korea. The 7th SONSIK

Souvenir 2019 was also released on the same program by the chair person, chief guest

and special guests of the program. Then all the distinguished guests, advisors of SONSIK,

Nepalese professors and students in South Korea who have always invested their valuable

time for making this organization more effective, were honored with certificates.

After the very long but successful meeting at Daejeon the participants were taken to

Daecheon beach for refreshments and exchanging good wishes. After all the fun and

excitement in the Daecheon beach the program officially ended on Sunday afternoon.

SONSIK 16th EC with election committee

Likewise, Mr. Bishal Bhandari as the secretary, Ms. Shreedevi Gyawali as the joint-secret

ary, Mr. Rajaram Shrestha as the treasurer, Mr. Om Raj Sapkota, Ms. Charu Bista, Mr.

Ananda Baral, Ms. Alisha Bhandari and Mr. Gopal Lamichhane as the members, and Mr.

Sunder Baruwal and Mr. Sunil Aryal as the nominated members complete the 16th

EC of SONSIK.

SONSIK 16th Executive Committee

SONSIK 16th Advisory Board

Message From The President Of SONSIK 16th EC

Respected all,

Namaste!!

I want to express my sincere gratitude towards all of you who have trusted me and my

abilities to be a president of Society of Nepalese Students in Korea (SONSIK) – an

umbrella organization established with the foremost aim of conducting activities that are

directly or indirectly associated with the benefit and welfare of students living all over

Korea. I am deeply humbled to welcome you all and an indeed a privilege to be serving as

a president of SONSIK. This year marks the time in which we continue the journey for a

much more fulfilling student experience with great fervor and alacrity.

I strongly believe in a team work. I started learning how important a single individual

could be to build a strong team since from the day I came to knew how the small drop of

water collects and converts into a huge ocean via small rivers and streams. I am nothing as

a single individual but I am SONSIK with the combination of you people. We will

continue to seek out your ideas, suggestions, and recommendations, as my team is always

here to listen and extend a helping hand. Together we can and we should.

Another important thing is about knowledge. I believe and feel that knowledge is more

about what we face than what we read. Everything that I have faced in these 4 years during

my stay in Korea has made me more stronger about dealing with the situation.

I am very much confident that the hard working and experienced team of SONSIK is as

strong as a ocean and we can do much more with the support and enthusiasm of all of you.

Let’s always remember, our time, our unity, our experience, our knowledge and take

SONSIK on new height.

Sincerely Yours,

Prakash Devkota,

President, 16th Executive Committee, SONSIK

SONSIK 16th EC Yearly Plan

Program Name Date Place Proposed

Orientation program for new

Students and interaction program.

8th Sept. Yeungnam University

15th Sept. CBNU & Sunmoon Unviversity

22nd Sept. Seoul Area

Interaction with the peoples from

various Nepalese organization in

Korea and Dashain/Tihar

suvakamana adan pradan.

28th Sept. Seoul

Introduction and interaction with

Embassy of Nepal29th Sept. Embassy, Seoul

Dashian celebration and Farewell to

15th EC5th October Gwangju

Nepali cultural booth with cultural

performances26th Oct. Daejeon (with DIC)

Deusi bhailo Program 27th Oct.Seoul/ Suwon (Regional if

possible)

SONSIK futsal tournament November Region 2

SONSIK seminar with international

students associationNovember

Visit Nepal 2020 promotion cultural

eventDecember Gwangju and Seoul

SONSIK educational seminar 8th ,9th Feb. Daegu

SONSIK educational and

recreational tourFebruary Region wise

SONSIK sports meet March Chonbuk National University

SONSIK international Cultural

Night

April

Chosun University

Yoga and meditation learning

program Daewonsa Temple.

Temple stay program

SONSIK investment / Startup

workshop May Seoul

Nepal day celebration June Seoul

SONSIK re-creational program July Not fixed

SONSIK annual general meeting August Not fixed

SONSIK Orientation Program -2019

SONSIK had organized “Orientation and Interaction Program” for the new Nepalese stude

nts to brief them about the various obstacles and opportunities of being an International

student, in order to help them adjust their life here in Korea. It was conducted successfully

with the active participation of new students and seniors.

Region No. 4

The first “SONSIK Orientation and Interaction Program – 2019 “was held on 8th Sept.,

2019 in Yeungnam University, Daegu under the co-ordination of the Vice President of

Region – 4, Mr. Chhabi Lal Chaudhary. During the program, Former SONSIK advisor Dr.

Rajesh Chandra Joshi and SONSIK Alumni Dr. Ganesh Bista briefly highlighted about the

opportunities and obstacles faced by Nepalese Students in South Korea along with

valuable advises in order to help them adapt themselves in foreign land. Finally, the

program was concluded by President Prakash Devkota presenting the SONSIK 16th

Executive Committee Yearly Plan and a closing remark.

SONSIK Orientation and Interaction Program (Region - 4)

Region No. 3

SONSIK Orientation and Interaction Program (Region - 3)

“SONSIK Orientation and Interaction Program – 2019” helped many new Nepalese

Students understand and adapt the student life here in South Korea.

The second “SONSIK orientation and interaction program – 2019” was held on 15th

September, 2019 in Chonbuk National University, Jeonju under the co-ordination of the

vice-president of Region – 3, Mr. Yub Raj Dangi. In the program, SONSIK alumni

members Dr. Govinda Bhattarai, Dr. Madhav Neupane and Dr. Shiva Ram Bhandari

briefly explained about their experience as an international student in South Korea along

with advices in order to help the new Nepalese students adapt themselves properly in

hectic laboratory environment and life in foreign land. Finally, the program was

concluded by SONSIK 16th EC president Prakash Devkota presenting the SONSIK 16th

EC yearly plan and a closing remark.

SONSIK in collaboration with Wonkwang University Nepalese Club organized the

“Entrepreneurial Debate” on 19th October, 2019 in Wonkwang University, Iksan. In the

program facilitated by Mr. Kamal Sapkota, SONSIK members Mr. Yagya Raj

Pandeya and Mr. Subham Sharma presented their views on the topic

“Transforming of cultural values

into business” and “Opportunity

recognized model for being

successful entrepreneur in Nepal’

respectively. It was a

very productive program which

directly benefited many Nepalese

students living in South Korea and

also raised a sense of endowing

the knowledge and skills acquired

in abroad to develop our own

motherland.

SONSIK’s Collaboration: Entrepreneurial Debate

SONSIK’s Dashain dhamaka and 15th EC farewell Program

SONSIK delightfully carried out its “SONSIK’s DASHAIN DHAMAKA” program on 5th

and 6th October, 2019 in Universal Cultural Center (UCC), Gwangju where Nepalese

students from all over South Korea along with Korean and Nepalese supporters and well-

wishers of the association came together and exchanged their greetings for the festival of

victory over evils, Vijaya Dashami along with preparing and enjoying scrumptious Nepali

cuisine.

SONSIK Dashain Dhamaka

Nepali cuisine

After SONSIK’s Dashain dhamaka the 16th

executive committee of SONSIK threw a

wonderful farewell program where all the

15th executive committee members of

SONSIK were felicitated and also cherished

for their unforgettable achievements and

activities during their successful tenure. After

which the program was concluded with all

the participants enjoying the traditional

Nepali music and dances.

SONSIK’s Tour and 15th EC Farewell

SONSIK tour in GIST, Gwangju

Finally, the program officially

ended after the fun filled second

day where all the participants

jointly visited Gwangju

Institution of Science and

Technology (GIST) and “Yellow

Flower Festival” in Janseong.SONSIK tour in Yellow city, Janseong

Ex VP-4 Rajendra Acharya

Deusi-bhailo Program , Embassy of Nepal , Seoul S. Korea

SONSIK had organized “Deusi - Bhailo” program on 26th and 27th October, 2019 as a

sequel of the program conducted last year, with a purpose of reflecting our rich culture

and tradition in foreign land. The very talented and enthusiastic deusi – bhailo team

was successful enough in amusing and entertaining their audience with the fun-filled

Nepali songs and energetic dance performances in the Embassy of Nepal, Seoul, South

Korea and many Nepalese restaurants in Suwon, Seoul, Anyang, and Jonggak. The

main motive of the whole program was to celebrate the festival of lights, Tihar,

together with all the Nepalese people living in South Korea in a very traditional way

along with raising funds to support the underprivileged children in the rural parts of

Nepal through “SONSIK Sustainable

Scholarship Program”. SONSIK 16th

Executive Committee would like to

take the privilege of thanking each and

every one who whole heartedly

supported this movement and made this

program a huge success.

SONSIK Deusi-Bhailo

Signing of MoU between SONSIK and The Cross Remittance

So to broaden the horizon and to make this program more effective and beneficial

SONSIK has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Cross Remittance,

with the constant help of Mr. Dharma Raj Gautam in a program held at the office of The

Cross-Remittance in Yeouido in 10th November, 2019 under the guardianship of Federatio

n of Nepali Journalists, South Korea. Therefore, to begin with, both the parties have funde

d 500,000 South Korean Won each to establish an effective fund of 10,00,000 South Kore

an Won (10 Lakh South Korean Won).

SONSIK Sustainable Scholarship Program

SONSIK with the help

of Korean Universities

Alumni Association

Nepal (KUAAN) has

been helping the

children in need in

many remote parts of

Nepal through

“SONSIK Sustainable

Scholarship Program”.

This partnership

mainly aims to

provide scholarship

and stationery items

to more number of

children in many

remote parts of

Nepal.

Introduction And Interaction With Embassy Of Nepal

SONSIK had organized “An introduction and interaction program” with the Embassy of

Nepal, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Non-Resident Nepali Association, South Korea

(NRNA) on 29th September, 2019 in the Embassy of Nepal, Seoul, South Korea. In the

program coordinated by the secretary of the SONSIK 16th EC, Mr. Bishal Bhandari,

the acting ambassador and deputy chief of the mission in embassy of Nepal (South Korea

), Mr. Ram Singh Thapa and other officials of the embassy along with SONSIK 16th EC

members, advisors, SONSIK alumni members and Nepalese Students had participated to

make the program a grand success.

The first session of the program was started by the vice-president of Region – 1, Mr. Siri

Satyal addressing the mass with SONSIK 16th EC Yearly Plan followed by the attendees

sharing their opinions and suggestions to help the SONSIK16th EC conduct all the

programs successfully. Moving on, the former President of SONSIK, Mr. Tulsi Poudel

briefly mentioned about the challenges faced by the Nepalese students in South Korea alo

ng with the measures to overcome the challenges completed the second session of the

program. During the program, the acting ambassador Mr. Ram Singh Thapa affirmed to

support the SONSIK 16th EC to execute the programs effectively and successfully along

with the vow to address the problems faced by the Nepalese students in South Korea.

Finally, thanking the participants for their valuable time and support president of the SON

SIK 16th EC, Mr. Prakash Devkota concluded the program.

Interaction program with Embassy of Nepal, NTB , and NRNA S. Korea representatives

SONSIK president Mr. Prakash Devkota, treasurer Mr. Rajaram Shrestha, cultural

committee coordinator Mr. Tonking Bastola and SONSIK alumni member Dr. Suresh Pou

del had joint as well as separate meetings with SONSIK Korean Advisors Mrs. Laxmi didi

(고영순), Dr. Jeon-sung Hyung (정성현), Chairperson of Universal Cultural Center (UCC

) Mr. Mukul Basu and Executive of Bangladesh Students Association Korea (BSAK) Mr.

GM Rabbani in Gwangju on 17th November, 2019 where the team discussed on various

points so as to create a better understanding which is beneficial for the association in the

days to come.

Interaction With Advisors-2019

First of all, the team Congratulated Dr. Jeon-sung Hyung (정성현) for being appointed as

the Honorary Consul of Nepal to Gwangju province, South Korea. Furthermore, Honorary

Consul Dr. Jeon and SONSIK vowed to work together in every events related to Nepal

and SONSIK would coordinate with other Nepali organizations in South Korea and

arrange joint meetings (if necessary) along with newly appointed Honorary Consul to

discuss about various events and issues.

Interaction with advisor Dr. Jeon-sung Hyung

The team also discussed about the Joint Seminar on Social Science with the Executive of

Bangladesh Students Association (BSAK) Mr. GM Rabbani. The main topic of discussion

included achievements of the seminar till now and the role of SONSIK as well as other

Moving on, Chairperson of Universal Cultural Center (UCC) Dr. Mukul Basu affirmed to

help SONSIK add more cultural and traditional items of Nepal and would also arrange the

Students Association in South Korea to make

this Joint Seminar a grand success.

place to store them. As a whole,

SONSIK Korean Advisors

Honorary Consul Dr. Jeon, Laxmi

didi and the Chairperson of Univer

sal Cultural Center (UCC) Dr.

Mukul Basu gave some valuable

suggestions and ideas of the event

for promoting SONSIK in South

Korea along with the promotional events to make visit Nepal 2020 successful. It was a

really effective and a much needed interaction program in order to strengthen our ties and

help each other move forward. SONSIK 16th Executive Committee is really thankful for

their keen interest and help in making SONSIK the best organization for all the Nepalese

students living in South Korea.

Interaction with advisor Laxmi didi and Chairperson

of UCC Mr. Mukul Basu

Interaction with Executive of (BSAK) Mr. GM Rabbani

Starting the list is the YUT-NORI program organized by Daegu Metropolitan Office on

15th September, 2019 in Banwoldang (Down Town Daegu) where a large number of

SONSIK members participated and whole heartedly enjoyed the program.

Next is the “Nepal Visit Year 2020 Launch Event” organized by the Embassy of Nepal, So

uth Korea in 16th October, 2019 where representatives from SONSIK attended the

program which mainly highlighted the significance of “Nepal Visit Year Program 2020”.

SONSIK representatives in Nepal visit year 2020 lunch event

Participation In Various Programs By SONSIK

2nd position by Prakash Raj Pandey (Singing) and 3rd position by Tonking Bastola & Nita pandey

(dancing) in Foreigners Talent Show

SONSIK made an attempt to participate in various cultural programs and foreign talent

shows to promote Nepalese culture and tradition in a foreign land and was successful

enough to represent and reflect ourselves through colorful and energetic performances in

an International platform.

SONSIK along with the coordination of “LOVE ASIA” had successfully carried out the “

Nepali Saanjh – 2019” program in 24th November, 2019 in Daegu Dongsan Hospital Hall

, Daegu. It was a marvelous night filled with melodious Nepali music, energetic

dance performances and pleasant Nepalese cuisine. But more importantly, the participati

on and support of the huge number of Nepalese people made it more memorable.

Nepal’s “4th Constitution Day and

National Day” was hugely celebrated in

the Embassy of Nepal, South Korea on

20th September, 2019 where many of

our SONSIK representatives participated

and whole heartedly enjoyed the

program along with exchanging their

greetings for the program.

Embassy of Nepal, South Korea along with

the support of Women for Women, South Kore

a organized a program highlighting the issue “

Problems and Solutions of women residing in

foreign land” in 20th October, 2019 in Seoul,

South Korea where SONSIK women members

along with SONSIK Vice President of Region

– 1, Mr. Siri Satyal had shown their active

participation.

Moving on is the “The 11th Together Day” program organized by the Daejeon Internationa

l Centre on 26th October, 2019 in Daejeon Boramae Park where SONSIK participated on

behalf of all the Nepalese residing in South Korea. Our Very talented team did not fall

behind in reflecting our rich culture and tradition through their melodious songs and energ

etic dance performances. Not only through the performances but also through our booth

decorated with Nepalese cultural dresses and accessories, musical instruments, posters an

d descriptions of all the breathtakingly beautiful tourism destinations in Nepal, we were a

ble to win the hearts of all our audiences from all over the world and also promoted “Visit

Nepal 2020” successfully.

Furthermore, members of SONSIK also lightened up the Ajou International Day organize

d by Ajou University on 8th November, 2019 and GIST Cultural Night organized by GIST

International Students Association (GISA) & Section of Public affairs (SPA) on 15th Nove

mber, 2019, through their mesmerizing performances where they were able to secure first

and second place respectively.

1st position and Best booth in Ajou International Day

The 11th Together Day, DICGIST Cultural Night

In GIST cultural night, GIST Nepali group along with SONSIK team secured 1st position

in fashion show, 2nd position in performance, and 3rd position in booth.

SONSIK Cultural-Committee

Cultural Performances

SONSIK- 16th EC - University Coordinator

Region Name University Email Address

Region

1

Kumar Sapkota Ajou University sapkotakumar2000@gmail.com

Puspa Raj Adhikari SKKU info11puspa@gmail.com

Saha Dev Poudel Gacheon University poudelas.123@gmail.com

Shashi Raj Pandey Kyung Hee University shashir101@gmail.com

Bishal Bhandari Kwangwoon University bbhandari.er@gmail.com

Laxman Pd. Bhatta Sejong University mlax907@gmail.com

Asmita Gyawali Sookmyung Women's University gyawaliashu35@gmail.com

Jyoti Mahato Seoul National University jyotmahato@gmail.com

Suman Bhandari Yonsei University enignaticsuman7@yonsei.ac.kr

Ujwal Thapa Kyonggi University ujwalthapa80@gmail.com

Rajesh Nepal Inha University razsnpl.1@gmail.com

Ramesh Khadka Kangwon National University khadkar198@gmail.com

Sagar Shrestha Hankuk University sagarshrestha294@gmail.com

Sangita Karki Hanyang University kunwor25@gmail.com

Sandeep Giri Calvin University giri.sandipanurag@gmail.com

Region

2

Nisha Ghimire Sun Moon University nysaghimire8@gmail.com

Karun Gyawali Sun Moon University (Language) gyawalikarun49@gmail.com

Sabin Sapkota Joongbu University sabin420@gmail.com

Ramesh Sharma Chungnam National University ramesh.sharma.rs1991@gmail.com

Ashmita Tamang Woosong University asmtmg6@gamil.com

Ravi Ghimire Paichai University ghimire.ravi99@gmail.com

Anjana Silwal Eulji University vetanjana@gmail.com

Sushil Khanal Hannam University khanalshushil@gmail.com

Region

3

Kamal Sapkota Chonbuk National University mychemistry2037@gmail.com

Shiva Chhetri Cheju Halla University Shivachhetri136@gmail.com

Shrijana Saud Cheju National University saudshirju@gmail.com

Suresh Poudel Chonnam National University suresh104@gmail.com

Janam Maharjan Chosun University janammaharjan@gmail.com

Rajaram Shrestha GIST raja.shrestha500@gmail.com

Rishikesh Bajagain Kunsan National University rbajagain@gmail.com

Saugat Shiwakoti Mokpo National University saugat.shiwakoti04@gmail.com

Rajmani Sigdel Wonkwang University rajmanisigdel@gmail.com

Region

4

Pramod K.C. Daegu Catholic University pramodbahadurkc@gmail.com

Sanjita Poudel Kyungpook Nat. University sanjitapdl99@gmail.com

Raju Gyawali Daegu University gyawali.raju119@gmail.com

Santosh Bashyal Keimyung University bashyal.santosh18@gmail.com

Charu Bista Dongseo University

Sandip Tiwari Kyungsung University sandiptiwari1234567@gmail.com

SONSIK 1st Quater Financial DetailsSONSIK 1st Quarter Financial Details

S.No. Date ParticularsIncome

(Won)

Expenses

(Won)Remarks

1 08/09/2019Orientation and

Interaction Program87,480 Region 4

2 15/09/2019Orientation and

Interaction Program59,180 Region 3

3 29/09/2019

Interaction Program

( with Embassy, Past EC,

Alumni members)29,700 Region 1

4 05/10/2019 Dashain Program 1,110,000 1,178,900 Supported by UCC

5 06/10/2019Gwangju Tour and

Farewell to 15th EC members70,590

Bus supported by

Laxmi

didi

6 29/10/2019Entrepreneurial

Debate, WKU29,410

726/10/2019

27/10/2019

Deusi bhailo

program and DIC

Program

2,087,700 1,026,570

8 16/11/2019Membership with

UCC50,750

9 25/11/2019 Website hosting and Backup 260,000

Total 3,197,700 2,792,580Saving:

405,120

Received from 15th EC 4,827,9275,233,047 Won

(Money in Bank)