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