Bandung, 27 June 2026 - The Korean Language Education Study Program of FPBS UPI extends congratulations to its student, Ni Putu Ayu Raditya Widnyani (2407799), who has been selected as a participant in the 2026 SMU-KF Fellowship Program (Sookmyung International Summer School/SISS). This prestigious program is the result of cooperation between Sookmyung Women’s University (SMU) and the Korea Foundation (KF), offering students from various countries the opportunity to take part in academic activities and cultural exchange in South Korea.
The program will take place from 31 July to 14 August 2026 at Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, South Korea. For approximately two weeks, participants will take part in a course themed Hallyu and Global Cultural Exchange, which carries two academic credits. In addition, participants will join various cultural activities such as orientation, a welcome party, a visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), K-pop dance training, visits to Korean companies, and a range of activities introducing Korean culture and daily life directly.
All major costs during the program will be covered by the Korea Foundation and Sookmyung Women’s University, including registration fees, program fees, accommodation, insurance, and tuition. The Korea Foundation also provides travel assistance in a certain amount, while participants only need to prepare for their personal needs during their stay in South Korea.
The selection of Ni Putu Ayu Raditya Widnyani for this program is a proud achievement. Better known as Tya, she is one of the outstanding students of the Korean Language Education Study Program who has achieved various accomplishments at both national and international levels. The awards she has earned stand as evidence of her dedication, hard work, and consistency in developing both academic and non-academic abilities.
Tya’s selection also serves as recognition of the quality of students of the Korean Language Education Study Program of FPBS UPI at the international level. In this year’s program, each partner university was given the opportunity to recommend only one best student, making the selection process highly competitive and based strictly on achievement and participant potential.
The Korean Language Education Study Program of FPBS UPI hopes that Ni Putu Ayu Raditya Widnyani’s participation in the 2026 SMU-KF Fellowship Program will broaden her academic horizons, strengthen international networks, and inspire other students to continue excelling and making use of various self-development opportunities at the global level. It is hoped that the experience she gains during the program will contribute positively to her personal competence development as well as to the progress of the Korean Language Education Study Program of FPBS UPI.