Korean Culture for Everyone, Anyday
From your first Hangul lesson to your first trip to Seoul, IWK connects you to Korea from Tampere.
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IWK carries centuries of Korean stories into the world, continuing a tradition of generational love and care. Culture, art, education, and community are how we keep that door open for everyone.
Start Learning Korean Today
We offer Korean language courses for different levels. The studies are suitable for both beginners and more advanced learners. Course registration for Autumn 2026 opens on 19.05.2026 and closes on 02.08.2026.
Finland's First King Sejong Institute, in Tampere
King Sejong Institute (KSI) is the official organization for promoting the Korean language and culture, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Korean government.
We offer the most diverse range of Korean courses and cultural programs in Finland, helping you turn your interest into a deeper understanding and love for Korea.
Come and experience the joy of Korean culture with us!
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An immersion experience that goes beyond classroom learning
Make your dreams come true by learning the Korean language and immersing yourself in its rich culture
K-Tour
Go beyond the tourist trail. Immersive cultural travel to Korea — through temples, historical sites, local kitchens, and communities most visitors never reach.
K-Spirit
Find stillness through Korean meditation and philosophy. K-Spirit offers guided practice rooted in centuries of Korean spiritual tradition.
K-Education
Study in Korea or bring Korean language to others. K-Education opens pathways to exchange programmes, teacher training, and academic collaboration.
News
Be part of Finland's growing K-culture community.
2026 Summer K-Playground
Three summer days filled with Korean games, food, K-pop, and crafts brought people together at TampereKSI. Through playing, cooking, dancing, and creating alongside visiting Korean students, K-Playground became a space for sharing, connecting, and making memories together.
Ambassador Lee Jaewoong Visits IWK Tampere
On August 7, IWK Tampere had the honor of welcoming H.E. Lee Jaewoong, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Finland. From official appointments to lighthearted conversations about Finnish summer, favorite foods, and a spontaneous game of jegichagi with students, Ambassador Lee brought warmth and openness to our community. Read our full story on a day filled with laughter, cultural exchange, and growing connection between Korea and Finland.
Tampere King Sejong Institute Participates in the 2026 World Korean Educators Conference
Teachers from the Tampere King Sejong Institute proudly represented Finland at the 2026 World Korean Educators Conference in Seoul, joining around 550 Korean language educators from across the globe. Inspired by new ideas and international collaboration, we look forward to expanding our Korean language and cultural programs in Finland. Don't forget—applications for our Fall Semester and K-Playground close on August 2.
Hands That Smell of Goodness
In Tampere, ten Korean mothers—one of them nearly seventy—shared the story behind a fifty-year-old volunteer tradition built on a single word: sharing. From disaster zones to prison cells to a free Wednesday lunch at Seoul Station, their quiet, unpaid devotion offers a simple lesson: caring for others is what heals us.
Three Questions, 30 Minutes: Lumi Mate Language Exchange
Lumi Mate connects learners at Wonkwang Digital University and the King Sejong Institute in Tampere for a two-way language exchange — three words at a time. Join the next Tampere KSI courses.
Open House — Korean Tea, Calligraphy, Hanbok
Join Tampere KSI's Open House for a free all-day Korean culture experience. Korean tea tasting, calligraphy, and hanbok. Everyone welcome.