Opening of the Korean Global Young Entrepreneurs Training Program

The program is implemented according to the memorandum of understanding signed by the two sides on December 30, 2017, as well as the Vietnamese language teaching contract dated December 13, 2018, with funding from the Korean Government. Accordingly, 17 young Korean students will study Vietnamese language and culture at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. They will study for 2 months at Howon University (Korea) and 5 months at the Vietnam Language and Culture Center. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities is responsible for coming up with ideas, developing appropriate curriculum content, and organizing teaching according to the requirements and quality committed to the partner.

Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh spoke at the ceremony

On behalf of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh (Rector of the University) sent greetings to all Korean students. In the context of the strong development of Vietnam-Korea relations in many fields of politics, economics, society and culture; this course further demonstrates the solidarity between the two countries. This is also in line with the internationalization strategy and expansion of international relations that the University is implementing. The Rector hopes that students will not only learn the language but also explore historical sites and scenic spots to understand more about the country and people of Vietnam. In the future, you will have the opportunity to become cultural ambassadors between the two countries.

On behalf of the host country, Prof. Kim Kwang Soo (Director of Global CEO Research Group) expressed his thanks to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities for their thoughtful and enthusiastic support in organizing and implementing the Program. He believes that at a leading school in training Vietnamese language and culture, the 17 students will successfully complete the Program and become potential global managers. In addition, the Program will contribute to the development of the Vietnam-Korea bilateral relationship in general.

Professor Pham Quang Minh presents a souvenir to Professor Kim Kwang Soo

On the same afternoon, the students attended their first lesson at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, taught by Professor Pham Quang Minh. They will study in class 7 periods/day for the first 8 weeks; from week 9 to week 20, students will both study and practice.