Awards presented for the essay contest on Korean literature.

This morning, October 9, 2009, the awards ceremony for the 4th Korean Literature Essay Contest took place at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

The Organizing Committee received 94 entries, including 85 from students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2 from students of Hanoi University, and 7 from students of the University of Foreign Languages, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Thirteen entries were awarded prizes in this round.

The specific results are as follows:

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- First Prize: Vu Thi Xuan Quynh, K53 Korean Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities

- 2 Second Prizes:

• Tran Dieu Ly, K51 Korean Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Nguyen Thi Na, K53 Korean Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities

- 3 Third Prizes:

• Nhiep Van Thien, K51 Chinese Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Pham Thanh Huyen, K51 Korean Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Duy Thi Nhung, K52 Korean Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities

- 05 consolation prizes:

• Pham Thi Dung, K51 Korean Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Hoang Thi Tuoi, K51 Korean Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Le Kieu Trang, K53 Korean Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc, K52 Korean Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Nguyen Quynh Phuong, K53 Korean Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities

- 2 promising talent awards:

• Truong Thi Hien, Class 1H07, Department of Korean Language, Hanoi University
• Nguyen Thanh Lieu, 071K Language and Culture Department, University of Foreign Languages ​​- Vietnam National University

The first prize is worth 9,000,000 VND, the second prize is worth 4,500,000 VND, the third prize is worth 1,700,000 VND, and the consolation prize is worth 500,000 VND.

The competition was organized by the Faculty of Oriental Studies in collaboration with the Institute of Literary Translation - Ministry of Culture, Information and Communication of Korea. Participants included undergraduate and graduate students studying at three universities: the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the University of Foreign Languages ​​- Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and Hanoi University. The competition was launched in June 2009 and judging took place from September 15th to 25th, 2009. This year's theme was: Writing a reflection on the short story collection "Kim Dong In's Short Stories" by author Kim Dong In.

The first-prize winning essay by student Vu Thi Xuan Quynh will be submitted to the international round of the 2009 Korean Literature Appreciation Essay Contest. This round is for the best essays from 13 countries around the world.