Recently, on March 28, 2026, a delegation of faculty and students from the Korean Language Faculty, University of Languages and Social Sciences (LHSS), Duy Tan University, embarked on an impressive journey and achieved outstanding results at the "2026 Korean Cultural Festival in Central Vietnam," held at the University of Foreign Languages – Hue University.

Impressive achievements of the delegation at the Festival

A Large-Scale and Challenging Cultural Playground

The Korean Cultural Festival in Central Vietnam is a prestigious annual event, gathering students who love the language and culture of the "Land of Kimchi" from provinces across Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands. In 2026, hosted by the University of Foreign Languages – Hue University, the program offered a vibrant exchange space with six diverse competition categories, demanding both professional knowledge and comprehensive soft skills.

Recognizing the importance of practical exchange and learning, the LHSS Korean Language Faculty sent a representative delegation consisting of 3 dedicated lecturers and 30 outstanding students. This was an opportunity for students not only to demonstrate their language abilities but also to showcase their artistic talents and team spirit.

LHSS students demonstrating confidence in each competition category

Meticulous Preparation and Breakthrough Competitive Spirit

To arrive at the festival in peak condition, the LHSS delegation underwent a serious preparation process for several weeks prior. Under the dedicated guidance of their lecturers, the student groups invested significant effort into each competition category, from choreographing modern K-pop dances and rehearsing comedy skits to deepening their historical and cultural knowledge for the quiz competition.

At the event, the 30 "warriors" of the Korean Language Faculty actively participated in all six categories: K-pop Dance, Comedy Skit, Writing Competition, "Road to Hallasan" Quiz, Running Man, and K-video. With confidence and composure, the LHSS delegation left a strong impression on the judging panel and fellow participating teams through their creative and passionate performances.

The LHSS Korean Language Faculty competition team in the K-pop Dance category

A "Downpour" of Awards and Well-Deserved Sweet Rewards

After intense and dedicated competition, the LHSS Korean Language Faculty student delegation excellently brought home a series of prestigious awards:

• Second Prize in the K-video Competition: Demonstrating technical investment and profound content, showcasing a fresh perspective on Korean culture.
• Collective Prize in the Running Man Competition: Evidence of solidarity, endurance, and seamless coordination among members.
• Third Prize in the K-pop Dance Competition: Professional and explosive dance moves on stage.
• Third Prize in the Comedy Skit Competition: Delivering hearty laughter and flexible Korean language situational skills.
• Consolation Prize in the "Road to Hallasan" Competition: Affirming a solid knowledge foundation about the country and people of Korea.

Second Prize in the K-Video Competition

Collective Prize in the Running Man Competition

Third Prize in K-pop Dance

Third Prize in the Comedy Skit Competition

Consolation Prize in the "Road to Hallasan" Competition

Affirming the Language Training Brand of LHSS

The success at the 2026 Korean Cultural Festival is not only a source of pride for the individual awardees but also a testament to the training quality of the Korean Language Faculty in particular and the University of Languages and Social Sciences in general. Facilitating students' participation in large-scale playgrounds is precisely the method of "learning through practice," helping them cultivate international integration skills.

The journey to the ancient capital of Hue has now concluded, but the memories, friendships, and academic passion that the students gained will serve as valuable assets as they continue to reach far in their future career paths.