South Korea Opens First Cultural Center in Malaysia

South Korea opened its first Korean Cultural Center in Malaysia on Friday, marking the 36th such facility globally and the fifth in Southeast Asia. Located near Kuala Lumpur's iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the center features a 100-seat performance hall, exhibition space, cinema, library, and classrooms. Officials say Malaysia shows strong interest in Korean culture, and the center aims to boost Korea's cultural presence in the region.