A Persian-language speech contest was held on Monday, November 9, at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of its Department of Persian Language and Iranian Studies. The event was attended by Ahmad Erfanian, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Korea, along with faculty members, students, and a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. During the contest, students of Persian delivered speeches sharing their motivations for learning the language and their interest in Persian language and culture. They also spoke about their learning experiences, the challenges they had encountered, and the interesting discoveries they had made while exploring Iranian language and culture. In his remarks, Ambassador Erfanian highlighted the importance of the Persian language in introducing Iran's rich culture, literature, and civilization. He also commended the dedication and efforts of HUFS faculty members and students in teaching and promoting Persian in the Republic of Korea. The Head of the Department of Persian Language and Iranian Studies at HUFS and the representative of the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also delivered remarks. An exhibition of Iranian handicrafts was organized on the sidelines of the event, and guests were served traditional Iranian refreshments. Awards were also presented to the outstanding participants at the conclusion of the contest. The event was part of Iran Week, organized jointly by HUFS and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Republic of Korea to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Persian Language and Iranian Studies and highlight five decades of Persian language education in the Republic of Korea.