Dong Nai youth engage in cultural exchange in RoK's Jeonnam-Gwangju City

From August 24 to 27, a Dong Nai youth delegation led by Nguyen Hieu Trung, Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai City Youth Union, is participating in a cultural exchange in Jeonnam-Gwangju City (formerly Jeollanam Province), the Republic of Korea (RoK) in 2026.

Nguyen Hieu Trung, Deputy Secretary of the City Youth Union, presents a painting of the Tran Bien Temple of Literature to a representative of Jeonnam-Gwangju City.

The delegation comprises representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs and outstanding students with strong academic and extracurricular records from Dong Nai Technology University, Lac Hong University, Mien Dong Innovative Technology University, Dong Nai University, Dong Nai Medical College, and Vietnam National University of Forestry in Dong Nai.

As part of the program, the delegation took part in a wide range of cultural, tourism, and creative experiential activities characteristic of RoK. Highlights included experiencing the Mokpo marine cable car, learning about K-beauty trends and lifestyles, and exploring visual art combined with modern media technology (media art). The delegation also participated in K-culture and K-food experiential activities through traditional games and the direct preparation of several RoK dishes. These activities created an engaging setting conducive to close exchanges, helping young people from both countries gain a deeper understanding of each other's culture, customs, and daily life.

The program also featured a youth exchange at Chonnam National University (Yeosu Campus) and youth networking activities. These activities provided an opportunity for young people from both countries to meet, exchange ideas, and share distinctive aspects of their culture, daily life, and local youth activities, while learning about new models and approaches to mobilizing youth and promoting their role.

The Dong Nai youth delegation poses for a commemorative photo with representatives of Jeonnam-Gwangju City.

The cultural exchange in Jeonnam-Gwangju not only provides Dong Nai youth with an opportunity to learn about and experience RoK culture, lifestyles, and youth trends, but also contributes to expanding cooperation between youth organizations, strengthening mutual understanding, and fostering Vietnam–RoK friendship. Through the program, Dong Nai youth are gaining further opportunities for global integration, enhancing their international communication skills, and promoting the image of their homeland and country.

By Nga Son – Translated by Minh Hong, Thu Ha