When dreams find their voice: HUTECH students win first and second prizes at Korean Speech Contest
- 02/12/2025
At their very first participation, two students majoring in Korean Language from the Faculty of Korean Studies at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology HUTECH achieved outstanding success, winning top prizes at the first Korean Speech Contest. The contest took place on November 29 and was jointly organized by Kangwon National University in Korea and LG EDU, a Korean study abroad center.
Two outstanding students from the Faculty of Korean Studies brought home major prizes at the Korean Speech Contest
Winning First Prize with the topic “내가 꿈꾸는 강원대학교 유학생활” translated as My dream of studying at Kangwon National University, Y Thê, a first-year student, delivered a confident and emotionally rich presentation. Her performance impressed not only through strong language proficiency but also through the personal story she shared, which traced her Korean language journey back to a deep love for music.
Sharing her journey, Y Thê explained that her passion for the K pop group BTS during her high school years sparked a desire to understand the meaning behind the lyrics and the stories her idols conveyed. From simple questions like “What are they saying?”, she began learning Korean, gradually developing a strong affection for Korean culture and people. This growing passion eventually led her to choose Korean Language as her major at HUTECH, allowing her to continue nurturing her dreams in a structured academic environment.
With an emotional and confident presentation, Y Thê stood out to win First Prize
Her speech concluded with a meaningful message that encapsulated her personal growth and aspiration to connect cultures: “Books help me read hearts, and language helps me connect cultures. I want to become someone who can do that.”
Alongside her achievement, Nguyễn Xuân Chương, a second-year student, earned Second Prize with his presentation titled “한국 유학의 꿈과 강원대학교에서의 미래” translated as Dreams of studying in Korea and the future at Kangwon National University.
Alongside her achievement, Nguyễn Xuân Chương, a second-year student, earned Second Prize with his presentation titled “한국 유학의 꿈과 강원대학교에서의 미래” translated as Dreams of studying in Korea and the future at Kangwon National University.
Nguyễn Xuân Chương won Second Prize and expressed his aspiration to become a cultural bridge between Vietnam and Korea
Xuân Chương shared that his love for Korea originated from the country’s culture, people, and the strong spirit of perseverance embedded in Korean society. While searching for a suitable study environment, Kangwon National University became his top choice thanks to its comprehensive support system for international students.
In his presentation, Xuân Chương expressed his aspiration to become a cultural bridge between Vietnam and Korea after completing his studies. He also shared a principle he strongly believes in: “Thinking is just dreaming, but action turns dreams into reality.” His clear direction and composed presentation style convinced the judging panel and earned him high recognition at the contest.
News: Hồng Loan
Photo: Faculty of Korean Studies
Communication Center
News: Hồng Loan
Photo: Faculty of Korean Studies
Communication Center
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