First K-culture master's degree to go to Filipino student

A Filipino student at Sungshin Women’s University is expected to become the first person in Korea to receive a master’s degree specifically in K-culture, the university said Wednesday.

Abigail Jazmine Llamo, 29, recently passed her thesis defense for the university’s master’s program in K-Culture and Entertainment and is awaiting final approval for graduation.

If approved, she will receive the degree in August.

Although Korean cultural content, including films, television dramas, music and fashi ...