On February 20th, 2025, at the 35-37 Ho Hao Hon Campus, representatives of Ho Chi Minh City Open University had the honour of welcoming and engaging in an exchange with the delegation from Gyeongsang National University (GNU), South Korea. The meeting was held to exchange ideas and explore cooperation potentials, with a focus on enhancing educational and developmental opportunities for students of both Vietnam and South Korea.
The meeting was attended by the following representatives: From Ho Chi Minh City Open University: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha – President of the University. From Gyeongsang National University: Dr. Yoo Haejun – Dean of the Department of Linguistics, along with faculty members representing various departments from both institutions.
In his welcome speech, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha expressed the university’s keen interest in establishing a cooperative relationship with Gyeongsang National University. He emphasised the desire to develop student exchange programs and faculty exchange initiatives. Through such collaborations, both institutions aim to enhance curriculum development and improve the quality of education and teaching. Furthermore, he highlighted the university’s interest in collaborating on developing online education programs to meet the diverse learning needs of students in the digital age.
Representing Gyeongsang National University, Dr. Yoo Haejun expressed high expectations for future cooperation between the two universities. He proposed implementing joint academic programs such as 2+2 and 3+1 schemes for students. He also shared that GNU hopes to collaborate on organising Korean language contests and cultural festivals. Through these events, GNU would offer scholarships to outstanding students, providing them with valuable opportunities for future development.
Gyeongsang National University (GNU) is one of South Korea’s key national public universities under the Ministry of Education. It is renowned for its academic strengths in fields such as biotechnology, life sciences, nano-materials and chemistry, and aviation systems. The university is well-known for its high-quality learning and research environment, particularly in biotechnology and materials engineering. In addition to its academic excellence, GNU offers a wide range of scholarship and support programs for international students, helping them integrate smoothly and excel in their studies.
This meeting marked the beginning of future collaborative events and opened up valuable opportunities for students to study and work in an international environment. It promises significant benefits not only for students majoring in Korean Studies but also for all students of the Ho Chi Minh City Open University in terms of skill development and gaining meaningful experiences.
