Korean Literature Translation Day 2024: Platform for South Korea-Vietnam Cultural Exchange
During the event, the speakers shared their experiences in translation and emphasized the importance of understanding cultural and contextual elements to accurately convey the essence of literary works.
| Discover Cultural Colors Through The 2024 Korean Literature Theater Contest | |
| Literature Bridges Vietnamese - South Korean Cultural Exchange |
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| On December 7, 2024, to celebrate author Han Kang’s achievement in winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, the Korean Cultural Center, the Vietnam Writers’ Association, and Dai Nam University co-organized the “Korean Literature Translation Day 2024.” The event attracted nearly 400 students passionate about South Korean literature from various universities across Hanoi. It provided a valuable opportunity for language learners to directly engage with experts and gain insightful knowledge from prominent figures in the field of literary translation. |
| Vietnam, South Korea Celebrate Cultures in Da Nang Festival This year's Vietnam-Korea Festival program is newly invested and enriched with unique cultural exchange activities such as food making and art talent competitions. |
| Korean Cultural Center Brings Unique Culinary Experience to Hanoi's Students The Korean Cultural Center hosted a special Korean cooking class for students from Nam Tu Liem Secondary School on November 2. This interactive session provided ... |
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