Articles by Maiya Li

Kazakh Students Talk about Pandemic and How it Influenced Their Study and Life in Korea

SEOUL – The Astana Times spoke with Kazakh students residing in Korea to know how they perceive the situation with the pandemic, how their life and study changed and why they chose this country for study.  Ramita Suleimenova is a fashion designer and SMM specialist. She has recently started Korean language courses and then plans…

Monument to Kazakh Poet Abai Kunanbayev Opens in Seoul

SEOUL – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the opening ceremony of the 2.2 meters high monument commemorating Kazakh poet and philosopher Abai Kunanbayev on Aug.17 as part of his official visit to South Korea. The original idea to erect the Abai’s monument was initiated by Kazakhstan Ambassador to Korea, Bakyt Dyussenbayev. The Board for…