Her passion for K-pop during her school years served as an incentive to learn the Korean language and enroll in a Kyrgyz-Korean college. Successfully passing the competition in 2022, she went to Korea, where she studied at universities and worked as a waitress.
After returning to Kyrgyzstan, Sezim created Korean language courses and continues to develop her skills by learning German.
Sezim was born in 2004 in Uch-Terek, located in the Toktogul district. She studied at M. Nurgaziev School until the 9th grade and says, "Like many of my classmates, I fell in love with Korean music and wanted to learn their language."
At the age of 15, she enrolled in the Kyrgyz-Korean college in Bishkek. "The language seemed difficult to me at first, but soon I began to speak without an accent, and then even taught it to those who wanted to learn," Sezim recalls.
After successfully passing the competition in 2022, she went to Korea. "When I first started, many doubted my success, thinking that my interest would quickly fade. But thanks to my parents' support, I was able to go to Korea, and this experience became invaluable for me," she shares.
During her two years in Korea, Sezim studied at Hoseo University in Cheonan and Sojeong University in Ijeonbu, while also working part-time. "At first, it was hard to get used to Korean cuisine, especially seafood. I was afraid of octopuses, but over time I grew to love shrimp and crabs with various sauces," she recounts.
Sezim studied one semester for free, then continued her education on a contractual basis, working in cafes and stores. "I realized that for Koreans, family outings are a tradition. In cafes, they come as whole families, and adults, even in bars, behave respectfully, consuming 'sul', an alcoholic drink that is part of their culture," the girl notes.
Many residents of Korea mistook her for a local. "They called me Sidjim Pak. When they found out that my last name was Zamirbekova, they were surprised because my Korean was indistinguishable from theirs," she shares.
After returning to Kyrgyzstan, Sezim opened Korean language courses both online and offline. "I have a student who is only 10 years old, and he is already showing excellent results," she notes.
Sezim is confident that success in learning a language depends on the perseverance of the individual. "The Korean language is not that difficult, especially for Kyrgyz people, as we have a lot in common. Currently, I am studying German and planning a trip to Germany. In the future, I dream of traveling around the world," Sezim shares her ambitions.
