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UEF hosts South Korean Consulate General to boost global ties & promote international collaboration

04/22/2025

APRIL 22 - UEF welcomed and collaborated with the delegation from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Ho Chi Minh City. The meeting reflected the close cooperative relationship between UEF and South Korea, opening up numerous opportunities for students in terms of learning, cultural exchange, and career development—especially for those pursuing the Korean Language.

UEF was honored to welcome the delegation of the Korean Consulate General to visit and work

In attendance to welcome the delegation were Mr. Do Quoc Anh, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors; Dr. Nguyen Thanh Giang, President; Dr. Do Huu Nguyen Loc, Vice President; Dr. Nguyen Kim Thoa, Deputy Director of the International Institute; Ms. Pham Thi Thuy Linh, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Languages and International Cultures; along with faculty members and students from the Korean Language.
Representing the Korean Consulate General were Mr. Shin Choong Il – Consul General; Ms. Choi Kyeong Joo – Education Consul; and other consuls and specialists from the delegation.

The meeting further strengthened the cooperative relationship between the two parties

In his remarks, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Giang emphasized: “UEF is a multidisciplinary university with an international orientation, and the Korean Language major is receiving strong focus and development. Students have many favorable conditions to interact and learn from international peers, especially from Korea. We hope that today’s meeting will lead to more practical collaborations with Korean educational institutions, bringing long-term value to our young workforce.”

Dr. Nguyen Thanh Giang delivered his welcome to the delegation

Consul General Shin Choong Il expressed his appreciation for UEF’s warm welcome and reaffirmed his willingness to support Korean language education initiatives and encourage students to pursue this field. He also acknowledged UEF's active role in partnering with the Korean Language Center in Ho Chi Minh City to organize meaningful exchange activities, contributing to the growing Vietnam–Korea educational relationship.

Mr. Shin Choong Il shared at the meeting

In addition to discussions on the Korean Language major, Dr. Do Huu Nguyen Loc provided an overview of UEF’s internationalization efforts and expressed a desire to expand academic collaboration with Korea in other fields such as Economics, Finance, Management, and so on. He expressed hope to establish more joint and transfer programs with Korean universities, similar to existing partnerships with institutions in the UK and the US.

Dr. Do Huu Nguyen Loc informed the Korean delegation about UEF's international programs

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Mr. Do Quoc Anh made specific proposals regarding the need for information on scholarships, administrative procedures in Korea, and support for UEFers seeking study and career opportunities with Korean companies. He stressed that, with support from the Consulate General, UEFers will gain greater access to official information and be prioritized in exchange, scholarship, and recruitment programs.

Mr. Do Quoc Anh proposed support for UEFers when participating in study and exchange activities in South Korea

Faculty members of the Korean Language major shared an overview of the major's training program

Also within the framework of the collaboration, a lively exchange took place between Consul General Shin Choong Il and UEFers. He candidly shared about practical recruitment requirements in Korean enterprises, essential skills for working in cross-cultural environments, the growing trend of interdisciplinary integration between language and other fields, as well as key industries that Korea is focusing on in the near future. This aligns with UEF’s practical training orientation, as the Korean Language major is divided into four specialized tracks: Business and Commerce, Translation and Interpretation, Korean Culture and Tourism, and Korean Language Teaching.

UEFers confidently exchanged and questioned to the South Korean delegations

Overall, this meeting was a special occasion to strengthen the partnership between UEF and the Consulate General of South Korea, enriching the international integration journey of UEFers. With clear direction, support from the consulate, and the university’s commitment, UEFers are empowered with more motivation and opportunities to develop their competencies and confidently step into the global academic and professional arena.

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