The forum was jointly organized by the Korea Foundation (KF) and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
The forum received attention and participation from representatives of the Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the leadership of the Korea Foundation. Nearly 80 scientists and lecturers from Nanyang University (Singapore), the National University of Laos, Cyber University of Korea, Kyung Hee University (Korea), many universities offering Korean Studies programs, and businesses in Vietnam also participated.
In his opening remarks at the workshop, Mr. Kim Ki-hwan, President of the Korea Foundation for International Exchange, emphasized that while Korean studies previously focused primarily on limited areas such as social sciences and the Korean language, it has recently expanded its scope to include STEM fields, media, and science and technology due to increased interdisciplinary research.
Mr. Kim Ki-hwan expressed his hope that this forum would serve as a bridge, creating a closer network of cooperation between educational institutions, businesses, and government agencies of Vietnam and South Korea in the fields of training and scientific research.
Mr. Kim Ki-hwan, Chairman of the Korea Foundation (KF), delivered the opening remarks at the workshop.
Speaking at the forum, Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, stated that after more than 30 years of formation and development, Korean Studies in Vietnam has achieved remarkable accomplishments. These include training dozens of generations of students, contributing hundreds of research works on Korea, and providing a crucial source of human resources, contributing to promoting exchange, cooperation, and mutual understanding between the people of Vietnam and Korea. At Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and specifically at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Korean Studies holds a leading professional position within the national Korean Studies community.
Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Mr. Pham Quang Hung, Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Information, Ministry of Education and Training, assessed that cooperation in Korean studies training and research has become a bridge for developing a comprehensive strategic cooperative relationship between the two countries.
With the participation of numerous leading scientists from South Korea, universities, research institutes, and businesses in Vietnam, the forum is expected to generate many new initiatives in developing cooperation in Korean studies training and research.
Mr. Pham Quang Hung, Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Information, Ministry of Education and Training
The forum was divided into two sessions: Session 1 focused on "Expanding Korean Studies in Vietnam and Orienting a New Vision"; and Session 2 discussed "Strengthening Partnerships between Businesses, Government, and Schools in Training." During the session, the forum heard numerous presentations, shared experiences, and innovative proposals from leading scientists and experts in Korean studies and science and technology from Vietnam, Korea, and other countries in the region.
At the conference, scientists and administrators exchanged ideas and proposed solutions to help modern Korean studies adapt to new academic trends and global realities, while exploring ways to enhance the synergy for the development of Korean studies in Vietnam, thereby expanding the research direction of Korean studies.
According to scientists, Vietnam is a rapidly growing country in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and is making progress in innovation and technological development in many different fields. Cultivating human resources is extremely important, especially in the digital age and with rapidly changing technology. In this context, expanding the scope of research and training in Korean studies in Vietnam is an essential requirement. To achieve this goal, the cooperation of all stakeholders is needed, from scientists and experts to training institutions, businesses, and government agencies.
Professor Lai Quoc Khanh - Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, delivered a speech at the forum.
The forum was attended and included discussions by experts from Vietnam and South Korea.
Dr. Luu Tuan Anh - Head of the Korean Studies Department, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; President of the Association for Korean Studies Research in Vietnam, discussed solutions to innovate the training methods for Korean Studies in Vietnam.
Delegates and scientists pose for a commemorative photo at the Hanoi Korean Studies Forum 2025.
The Hanoi Korean Studies Forum 2025 achieved significant results, contributing to guiding the development of Korean studies in Vietnam in the new era.
The stakeholders expressed their hope that this would be a starting point for building a network of cooperation among researchers, training institutions, businesses, and government agencies, laying the foundation for the sustainable development of Korean studies in Vietnam.
