EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY AT KOTRA – KOREA TRADE-INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY

The event welcomed:

• From the speakers:
  Mr. JungHo Pak – Deputy Director, KOTRA Hanoi;
  Mr. Trần Sỹ Trường Sơn – Alumnus of Cohort 47, Faculty of International Economics, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam;
  Ms. Phan Thị Mỹ Hạnh – Alumna of Cohort 41, International Communication, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam;
  Ms. Nguyễn Hải Yến – Alumna of Cohort 41, English Language, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, currently working at KOTRA.
  
  
• From the Faculty of International Economics:
  Ambassador Tào Thị Thanh Hương – Former Ambassador of Vietnam to Singapore, Lecturer of the Faculty of International Economics, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam;
  Ms. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Lam – Lecturer of the Faculty of International Economics, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam;
  together with a large number of interested students.
  

  

At the opening, Ambassador Tào Thị Thanh Hương expressed her appreciation to KOTRA representative Mr. JungHo Pak for supporting the organization of this highly beneficial activity. She also commended KOTRA’s achievements in promoting trade between small and medium-sized enterprises of Vietnam and Korea.

Following this, Mr. JungHo Pak introduced key developments in trade relations between the two countries. In 2024, Korea became Vietnam’s third-largest trading partner, with total trade exceeding USD 81 billion. He also noted that KOTRA currently operates three offices in Vietnam, with KOTRA Hanoi being the largest branch in Southeast Asia.

The Q&A session continued with active participation from students, who raised questions about internship opportunities and essential skills for working at KOTRA. Alumni currently employed at KOTRA offered guidance, emphasizing the importance of not only professional knowledge but also foreign-language skills, office computing, event organization, and a proactive and diligent attitude. They also introduced the main responsibilities of various departments supporting trade activities between Vietnamese and Korean enterprises. Graduates were encouraged to follow KOTRA Hanoi’s Fanpage for recruitment updates.

The extra-curricular activity provided an enriching experience for students of the Faculty of International Economics. It helped them better understand a professional working environment and broaden their knowledge of practical career paths aligned with their field of study. This serves as an important foundation for students to build confidence in shaping their careers and developing their professional capabilities.

The Faculty of International Economics, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, sincerely thanks Mr. JungHo Pak and the alumni for dedicating their time to share valuable information and insights. We wish the alumni continued success and hope they remain an inspiration to the community. We also extend our best wishes to KOTRA for continued growth and its ongoing mission of strengthening trade cooperation between Vietnam and Korea.

Let us now look back at the memorable moments from the visit to KOTRA Hanoi.