Rwanda Community Abroad-South Korea

Official account of the Rwanda Community Abroad-South Korea (RCA-SK)

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

Today, we mark 32 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, as we begin the official week of commemoration.

We remember the lives lost.
We stand united in reflection and resilience.
We renew our commitment to “Never Again.”

The Commemoration in Korea will take place at 2:00 PM at the Art Hall (B1), Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC Korea)
📍 56 Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
🔗 Live streaming: https://t.co/70NhNCXA6Z

#kwibuka32

오늘 우리는 1994년 투치족에 대한 대학살 32주기를 맞아 공식 추모 주간을 시작합니다.
우리는 희생된 생명들을 기억합니다.
우리는 성찰과 회복의 의지로 하나가 됩니다.
우리는 “다시는 안된다(Never Again)”라는 약속을 새롭게 다짐합니다.
대한민국에서 진행되는 추모식은 오후 2시에 아래 장소에서 개최됩니다.
📍 극동방송(FEBC Korea) 아트홀(B1)
서울특별시 마포구 와우산로 56
🔗 생중계: https://t.co/70NhNCXA6Z

#kwibuka32

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

The 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda #kwibuka32 started with a Walk to Remember, held this morning in Seoul, Korea.

오늘 오전 서울에서 #kwibuka32 의 시작을 알리는 ‘기억의 걷기(Walk to Remember)’ 행사가 열렸습니다. 1994년 르완다 투치족에 대한 대학살 희생자들을 기리며, 평화와 화합의 의미를 되새기는 소중한 시간이었습니다.

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

A minute of silence was observed, followed by the lighting of 32 candles of remembrance in honor of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, during the #kwibuka32 commemoration held in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

대한민국 서울에서 열린 제32주기 투치족에 대한 대학살 추모식#kwibuka 32 #크위부카32 에서 희생자들을 기리기 위한 1분간의 묵념과 32개의 추모 촛불 점 화식이 거행되었습니다.

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

#Kwibuka32 | Remember – Unite – Renew

Today in Seoul, the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda commemorated the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, bringing together government representatives, the diplomatic corps, the Rwandan community and friends of Rwanda in a moment of reflection and renewed commitment.

🕯️ We remember more than one million innocent lives lost.
🤝 We honor resilience, unity, and reconciliation.
🔁 We renew our collective responsibility to ensure Never Again.

Key messages from our distinguished speakers:

🇰🇷 H.E. Chung Kwangyong, Director-General for African and Middle Eastern Affairs, highlighted that Rwanda’s remarkable recovery resonates deeply with Korea’s own history of rebuilding, and commended Rwanda as a model of resilience and innovation.

🌍 H.E. Chafik Rachadi, Ambassador of Morocco and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, reminded us of the power of words—both in fueling division and in fostering healing—and called for continued global vigilance against hate and dehumanization.

🇷🇼 H.E. Ambassador Bakuramutsa Nkubito, representing Rwanda, emphasized that genocide denial and distortion are not opinions, but a continuation of genocide ideology, and reaffirmed Rwanda’s commitment to truth, unity, and prevention.

🇰🇷 Hon. IM Moon Cheol, Chairman of the Jeju 4.3 Peace Foundation, underscored how Rwanda made a remarkable choice after the tragedy, by choosing a path toward unity, reconciliation, restorative justice instead of retribution, and toward coexistence instead of severance.

📢 As we mark #Kwibuka32, we call on the international community to:
✔️ Uphold the truth
✔️ Combat denial and hate speech
✔️ Ensure accountability

Because “Never Again” must mean action.

#Kwibuka32 #RememberUniteRenew #NeverAgain #Rwanda #Korea #EndGenocide #Unity #Truth

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

#Kwibuka32 in Seoul, Korea: Commemorative Song 'Ese Mbaze Nde' by Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa, performed on the flute by Dr Lee Rae Ha from the United African Institute of Technology (UAIT). Thank you, Professor, for your participation and for joining us for the 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

@RwandaMFA @KwibukaRwanda @_Kwibuka32 @Unity_MemoryRw @Ibuka_Rwanda

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

#Kwibuka32 in Seoul, Korea: In honor of the 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Mr Caleb Jules, a Rwandan artist living in Korea, performed the commemorative song 'Ibuka and Never Again'. Thank you, @JulCaleb , for your continued commitment and participation!
Kwibuka Twiyubaka.

#Kwibuka32 서울 공연: 1994년 르완다 투치족에 대한 대학살 32주기를 맞아 한국에 거주하는 르완다 출신 아티스트 케일럽 줄스 @JulCaleb 씨가 추모곡 'Ibuka and Never again'을 불렀습니다. 지속적인 헌신과 참여에 감사드립니다!
Kwibuka Twiyubaka.

@KwibukaRwanda @_Kwibuka32 @RwandaMFA @Unity_MemoryRw @Ibuka_Rwanda

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“Our lives were worth nothing. That’s fine. For Rwandans, the lessons have been brutal, and have not been forgotten. If our lives do not happen to align with someone else’s interests, they are not worth saving.

And so it had to be the Rwandan Patriotic Army that led the Campaign against Genocide, and ended it. Our deepest source of grief, was always that we could not arrive earlier.

This is a simple truth of history, which many today still have reservations about acknowledging, for reasons we do not understand.

The culture and character of today’s Rwanda Defence Force was forged in those dramatic moments.

It guides the conduct of our forces who serve abroad in peacebuilding missions, earning universal respect.

Indeed, no sanctions or insult from outside, can ever tarnish the honour and integrity of Rwanda’s defence and security forces, who are among the finest that can be found anywhere.” President Kagame | #Kwibuka32

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“After the genocide, Rwandans chose to rebuild our country, together. With that, came a promise to never let the politics of genocide take root ever again. I tell you, genocide cannot happen here again, it won’t happen. Even with those noises you hear in the region, of people gathering from Europe, from wherever, meeting in Kinshasa, and bringing the son of Habyarimana, relatives, and others from wherever, all that is just noise. It cannot amount to anything that will happen here of that kind again.

I know every Rwandan, young or old is as determined and is saying so, like I am saying now to you.” President Kagame | #Kwibuka32

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“Whether here in the country, or outside, especially outside, there are those who have often distorted this history of ours for different reasons. They have a real challenge on their hands if they expect people to change history and tell it differently.

What I would say, as Theoneste said, is that times do change, and times have changed. No one will ever die again the way Theoneste was describing it, the way those who died perished, or even the way he himself died, because it was a form of death. The fact that he is here is a form of resurrection. No one will ever die again in this way.

You cannot kill a person twice. If you try, the person will kill you before you kill them. As we stand here before you, some people outside mock us and speak about us with contempt, but this whole country, this Rwanda you see before you, cannot die twice. Before you kill Rwanda, Rwanda will strike first. The way you see us here, we cannot die twice.

Whether it is us adults, or our younger generation, no one will kill them twice. It is impossible. It will not happen. We will live the way people are supposed to live, the way everyone else lives. And inevitably, we will not ask anyone for permission to live.” President Kagame | #Kwibuka32

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“Kwibuka carries profound meaning for our nation. It is how we confront and overcome the divisions that nearly destroyed us. This day empowers us all.

We draw on the strength of survivors, who provide the reservoir of humanity that feeds our nation’s soul. To all survivors, know that you are not alone. We stand with you always.

Everything we have achieved, was only possible, because all Rwandans decided to join hands in common purpose. We honour the role played by every Rwandan, in our country’s rebirth.” President Kagame | #Kwibuka32

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“What sustains Rwanda today is the unity of Rwandans, and the conviction that like all people, we have the right to live in safety and dignity, and at peace with all our neighbours.

What we ask, is for partners to join with us to fight extremism, rather than punishing Rwanda for defending itself. We owe future generations of Rwandans more than survival. They deserve to inherit a secure, united, and bold country, and an integrated and confident Africa.” President Kagame | #Kwibuka32

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“We cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past. Genocide ideology is still spreading in our region. Left unchecked, it has the power to take us all backwards again.

There are those who claim that Rwanda exaggerates these concerns, or that we have ulterior motives. This is not only false, it exposes the deep cynicism that led to the tragedy we commemorate today.” President Kagame #Kwibuka32

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

The Embassy of Rwanda in Seoul hosted the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi (#KWIBUKA32 ) at the FEBC-Seoul Arts Hall on Tuesday, bringing together diplomats, government officials, and members of the international community in a tribute to the victims and a renewed call for global responsibility.
@KwibukaRwanda @_Kwibuka32 @RwandaMFA @Unity_MemoryRw @Ibuka_Rwanda

https://t.co/uIpbBeb71B

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

저희 대사관은 오늘 “역량을 갖춘 여성, 더 강한 국가” 라는 주제로 국제 여성의 날을 맞이하여, 한국에 거주하는 르완다 교민들과 함께 이 뜻깊은 날을 기념하였습니다.

이번 행사는 리더십, 혁신, 창의성, 기업가 정신, 그리고 회복력을 바탕으로 고국의 변화와 발전에 기여하고 있는 해외 거주 르완다 여성들의 핵심적인 역할을 되새기고, 서로의 비전과 경험을 나누는 뜻깊은 시간이었습니다.

또한, 성평등 증진을 향한 르완다의 확고한 의지��� 다시 한번 확인하는 소중한 계기가 되었습니다.

#국제여성의날2026

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

@RwandaGender @RwandaMFA #국제여성의날2026

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

오늘 저희 대사관은 숙명여자대학교 @sookmyung1906 에서 주최한 '2026 세계여성의 날 기념 숙명 국제포럼'에 르완다 대표로 참석하게 되어 매우 영광이었습니다.

대한민국 영부인 김혜경 여사님께서 자리를 빛내주신 이번 고위급 포럼에는 학계, 외교단, 시민사회, 그리고 기업계 등 각계각층의 저명한 인사들이 한자리에 모였습니다.

더불어 특히 이번 행사는 여성 교육의 산실이자 세계적인 명문 교육기관으로 도약하고 있는 @sookmyung1906 의 창학 120주년을 기념하는 자리에서 개최되어 그 의미가 더욱 깊었습니다.

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

@RwandaMFA @YonhapNews @MOFAkr_eng @InRwandan #한국속아프리카 #문화교류 #서울아프리카페스티벌 #한국속르완다 #이토레로우무쵸

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

We were delighted to participate in the 8th Seoul Africa Festival, organized by Africa Insight, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of Africa through performances, art exhibitions, and food tastings.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and shared in the joy of the festival. Special recognition goes to Itorero Umucyo, who proudly represented Rwanda once again after winning the competition last year.

Warm congratulations to the organizers, fellow African communities, and cultural groups for making this event such a meaningful success! 🇷🇼🤝🌍🤝🇰🇷

#AfricaInKorea #CulturalExchange #SeoulAfricaFestival #RwandaInKorea #ItoreroUmucyo

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

이번 축하 행사는 RCA-SK 전통예술단 이토레로 우무쵸(Itorero Umucyo)의 멋진 공연으로 더욱 풍성해졌습니다. 새롭게 선보인 안무들은 르완다의 활기찬 문화를 한국에 생생하게 전달하며 큰 감동을 안겨주었습니다.

이 창의적인 작품들은 오는 9월 서울 아프리카 페스티벌 2025에서도 보일 예정이며, 르완다 문화의 생동감 넘치는 맥박을 더 넓은 관객에게 선보일 예정입니다.

[Embassy of Rwanda in Korea, Cambodia and Laos @RwandainKorea]

르완다 디아스포라 기념행사는 우리 공동체의 기여를 기리는 뜻깊은 자리였습니다. 다양한 분야의 회원들과 대사관이 공동체의 유대 강화와 통합 증진을 위한 노력으로 인��받았습니다.

그 가운데 저희 응후비토 만지 바쿠라무차 @nkubitob 대사님께서는 공동체 �� 봉사와 헌신의 정신을 반영하는 상을 수상하게 되어 깊은 감사를 표했습니다.