Over 25,000 students in Vietnam learning Korean: seminar

Organised by Dong A University in collaboration with the Korea Foundation’s Hanoi Office and Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, the hybrid event gathered nearly 200 experts, researchers, lecturers, and students.

It featured discussions on topics such as the impact of hyper-connectivity on Korean language education abroad, the application of artificial intelligence to enhance teacher skills, and strategies for advancing Korean language education in central Vietnam.

Lim Bora, Consul at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Da Nang, emphasised that Vietnam is the only country in Southeast Asia where the Korean government has established and operated two consulates general in addition to its embassy. This is a clear testament to the significance of the RoK-Vietnam relations and the strategic role of Da Nang.

Woo Hyung Min, head of the Korea Foundation’s Hanoi Office, noted that 46 Vietnamese universities now offer Korean language and Korean studies programmes, with over 25,000 students enrolled. Since 2021, Korean has also been taught at secondary and high schools nationwide on a pilot basis.

As the demand for Korean language education continues to rise in Vietnam, improving teaching quality has become a priority, he said, adding the seminar offered a platform for sharing innovative teaching methods and adapting to an evolving educational environment.

Dr. Phan Hoang My Thuong, head of the Korean Language and Culture Department at Dong A University, emphasised the importance of creating an international learning environment for students.

By strengthening Korean language education and fostering collaboration, the seminar contributed to building a skilled, multilingual workforce to support Da Nang’s strategic goals, she said.