International Conference 2025 on Korean Language and Culture Education in the Age of AI: Strategic Directions from DNU

In the wave of strong globalization and the rapid development of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually reshaping the way people learn, communicate and access knowledge - especially in the field of language and culture education. Not out of that trend, the Faculty of Korean Language and Culture organized an international conference with the theme: "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Korean Language and Culture Education: Applications, Challenges and Prospects" with the participation of many experts and researchers at home and abroad.

The conference took place with the participation of many domestic and Korean scholars and experts.

AI – The Key to Opening a New Chapter for Language Education

As AI becomes increasingly present in global education, the conference has become a prestigious academic forum where scientists look back at:

• Advanced applications of artificial intelligence in teaching Korean and spreading Korean culture

• The importance of technology, ethical development and pedagogy in digital learning environments

• Prospects for innovation in teaching programs - methods - tools to improve learning effectiveness and cross-cultural interaction

Speaking at the conference, Prof. Cho Hyun Yong - Korean Teacher Training, College of Education - Kyung Hee University, Korea emphasized: "Currently, thinking education and professional ethics are being integrated into foreign language education - which is also a trend in Korea. We are living in the age of artificial intelligence and the important thing in the training goal for learners is how to think and pay attention to their spirit."
Prof. Yong also shared how to apply the PERMA model of positive psychology to language and cultural education, and integrate AI technology with experiential classrooms and research to enhance motivation, empathy, and learner identity development.

Prof. Cho Hyun Yong spoke at the workshop on “Positive Cultural Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”

Dai Nam University – Global academic environment

Not only a professional activity, the 2025 International Scientific Conference also marks an important step in the internationalization strategy of Dai Nam University. With the participation of many international scholars, the event has contributed to:

• Expanding Vietnamese-Korean academic connections

• Providing students with access to global educational trends

• Strengthening international exchange and collaboration in research and teaching

• Inspiring academic inspiration, critical thinking and adaptability in the digital age

Speakers, scientists and lecturers had a lively discussion on urgent issues in foreign language teaching.

Language Learning - Not Just Stopping in the Classroom

The Faculty of Korean Language and Culture always focuses on learners, creating a language learning environment closely linked to foreign cultural identity to develop students' language skills.
Learners are trained in parallel with practical activities, and connected to businesses early - a key for foreign language learners to possess a "passport" when entering the labor market in the era of AI explosion.

Students of the Faculty of Korean Language and Culture experience culture right in the classroom with native speakers.

As one of the universities training in Language majors associated with practical applications, Dai Nam University is increasingly affirming its position with outstanding strengths:

1. Short training time, only from 3 years, shortened from 0.5 - 1 year to save costs

2. Applied training program, closely linked to the actual needs of businesses

3. Students have the opportunity to do paid internships in Korea

4. A team of highly qualified teachers, with native speakers teaching directly.

5. Modern facilities, international standard learning space right in the center of Dai Nam University.

6. Scholarship fund up to 55 billion VND, 17 diverse scholarship policies for maximum support.

7. 100% of students are connected with jobs while still studying at school.

8. Diverse student life with many academic and artistic clubs.

The workshop has ended, but the connections of knowledge, inspiration for innovation and aspiration for integration will continue to spread – true to the spirit that Dai Nam University always pursues:
“Learning to integrate – Learning to lead”