The programme was jointly organised by the Sihwa Lake Sustainable Partnership Association, the Youth Funds of the three cities of Siheung, Ansan and Hwaseong, and Korea Environment International (KEI), in coordination with Cuc Phuong National Park.

The international delegation from the RoK and 20 young ambassadors from the “Sihwa Lake Youth Ambassador 2026” programme visited Cuc Phuong National Park to explore, exchange experiences and learn about its culture.

Twenty young people representing the Sihwa Lake region travelled to Vietnam, bringing with them stories and lessons learned from their journey towards environmental restoration, wetland ecosystem protection, and messages about the younger generation’s responsibility towards nature.

As part of the programme, the 20 young ambassadors from the RoK and 10 students from Cuc Phuong Secondary School had the opportunity to meet and interact directly beneath the canopy of the primeval forest. Cuc Phuong’s distinctive natural surroundings became a vibrant outdoor classroom, where the students gained knowledge about the environment, biodiversity and conservation through first-hand experiences.

Students from the two countries explore the rich natural heritage on display at the Cuc Phuong Museum.

Students from both countries also visited wildlife rescue and conservation programmes at Cuc Phuong National Park, which receives, rescues and cares for many of Vietnam’s endangered, precious and rare animal species. At the Cuc Phuong Museum, the young ambassadors from the RoK subsequently shared lessons learned from efforts to restore water quality and the ecosystem of Sihwa Lake.

Leaders of Cuc Phuong National Park pose for a commemorative photo with the international delegation from the RoK, 20 young ambassadors from the RoK and 10 students from Cuc Phuong Secondary School.

At the event, 30 Vietnamese and RoK students also took part in a joint painting activity on the theme of environmental protection, friendly sports competitions, and cultural and artistic exchanges.

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