The seminar is an open academic forum for students of 3 training units: Department of Korean Studies - Faculty of Oriental Studies - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi (USSH, Hanoi), Department of Korean Language - Ha Long University (UHL) and Department of Korean Studies - Thai Nguyen University of Science (TNUS) within the framework of the Korean Studies Seed Project.
This is a useful academic playground, creating conditions for students to present research results, practice critical thinking and share academic views on Korean cultural and historical issues.
The highlight of the seminar was not only the carefully prepared presentations but also the open academic exchange between students and experts. Critical questions and comments helped clarify issues and improve students’ research and presentation skills.
At the seminar, lecturers and students from many universities presented papers and discussed current issues of interest, such as: Korean and Vietnamese beliefs through the Dangun Myth and the Legend of the Dragon and Fairy's Descendants (student Le Thi Nga - University of Social Sciences and Humanities); Marriage between Vietnamese women and Korean men in Korea, the current situation and government policies towards multicultural families (Dang Thi Bich Dao - student of the University of Science, Thai Nguyen University); Communication of Korean cultural heritage: lessons for Vietnam in promoting and reaching the public (student Nguyen Huong Giang - Ha Long University).
The presentations made a number of proposals to contribute to improving the effectiveness of supporting Vietnamese women in the process of integrating into Korean society; new solutions and directions for Vietnam in promoting cultural heritage, promoting community participation and creating a lively connection between heritage and the public.
The second session of the seminar was about perspectives on Korean history with 3 topics: "From misunderstanding to correct understanding: Vietnamese students' perspectives on Korean culture and history" (student Ly Van Thang - Ha Long University); "Gwangju democratization movement through the novel "The Nature of Man" (student Le Minh Quan (University of Social Sciences and Humanities), "Foreign activities of the Shilla state in ancient Korean history (4th-7th century)" (student Than Thi Khanh Van - University of Science, Thai Nguyen University).
The seminar demonstrated the important role of the Korean Studies Seed Project in promoting the spirit of scientific research at the university level, while strengthening cooperation between the three training institutions. In addition, this is an activity that contributes to fostering cultural and historical understanding and friendly relations between Vietnam and Korea.
