On the afternoon of August 29, 2025, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-USSH) held a meeting and working session with representatives from the leadership of Andong National University (now Gyeongkuk National University, South Korea).
At the meeting, Professor Sung Jong-hyun, Director of the Center for Innovation in Social Sciences and Humanities, representing Gyeongkuk National University, emphasized the results of previous cooperation between the two universities and expressed his desire to expand cooperation towards more practical programs. Given that both universities have strengths in the social sciences, Gyeongkuk National University proposed implementing student exchange programs based on the 2+2 model, as well as increasing scholarship opportunities for VNU-USSH students.
In particular, representatives from Gyeongkuk National University expressed their desire to establish a Korean Language Exchange Office at VNU-USSH, thereby organizing various activities to promote the teaching and learning of Korean and expand opportunities for students to study in Korea. Mr. Sung Jong-hyun also shared his experience from opening a Korean Cultural Center at Oriental University, Uzbekistan, and expressed his hope to implement a similar model at VNU-USSH.
Representing VNU-USSH, Associate Professor Dang Thi Thu Huong – Vice Rector of the University, welcomed the cooperation proposals from Gyeongkuk National University, especially in the areas of student exchange and scholarships. Regarding the plan to establish a Korean Language Exchange Office, Associate Professor Dang Thi Thu Huong affirmed that this is a meaningful and necessary direction, and emphasized that both sides will continue to exchange specific details to agree on the direction and implementation roadmap, thereby contributing to promoting the effective and sustainable teaching and learning of Korean at VNU-USSH.
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