KHNP announced that it dispatched the '2026 Czech Global Volunteer Corps,' consisting of over 50 members, including employees, university students, and a youth soccer team from Gyeongju, to Tyn nad Vltavou and Trebic from June 16 for a nine-day program focused on Korean cultural experiences and sports exchanges.
The volunteer group operated a Korean culture classroom at the Tyn nad Vltavou Youth Center, introducing K-pop, Taekwondo, traditional Korean music, hanbok (traditional clothing), and traditional games. They also set up cultural performances and experience booths at a local arts festival to engage with residents.
During a performance at the Tyn nad Vltavou Arts Center, the volunteer group sang the popular Czech song 'Neni nutno,' inviting the audience to join in and creating a lively atmosphere.
Hong Young-ki, the South Korean Ambassador to the Czech Republic, attended the event and stated, "KHNP is a competitive company capable of constructing nuclear power plants within the promised budget and timeframe. I hope this volunteer activity serves as an opportunity to continue the long-standing cooperative relationship between Korea and the Czech Republic."
Karel Hladacek, the mayor of Tyn nad Vltavou, presented honorary citizenship certificates to Ambassador Hong and Park Cheon-jung, head of KHNP's Cooperation Division, expressing gratitude for KHNP's ongoing exchange activities.
The volunteer group then moved to Trebic, where they continued their interactions with residents through various programs, including Korean cooking and Korean language experiences at a local art school.
Sports exchanges were also part of the initiative. The Gyeongju Hanwha FC, a youth soccer team affiliated with Gyeongju City, participated in the 'Trebic Open,' an international youth soccer tournament, fostering sports exchanges between Korean and Czech youth. During the opening ceremony, Pavel Pacal, the mayor of Trebic, and Stanislav Rambousek, the tournament organizer, expressed their gratitude for KHNP's sponsorship.
The activities garnered attention from local media, with Czech public broadcasting featuring the global volunteer group's cultural exchange efforts during its evening news under the theme 'Korea-Czech Partnership Day.'
A KHNP official stated, "We will continue to engage in social contribution activities that allow us to grow together with the local community."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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