Hangeul Experiment Project

Báo Quốc Tế•03/07/2024

The signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of education and exhibition operation on the theme of Hangeul - the Korean writing system - will take place on July 15th.

The Hangeul Experiment Project - Modern Hangeul Research Institute.

The National Hangeul Museum of Korea, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam and the National Library of Vietnam, will organize various programs to promote Korean cultural values in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Vietnam has the largest number of King Sejong Institutes in the world ; the love and interest in Korean culture is so great that Korean was included as the first foreign language in Vietnam in 2021.

The Hangeul Experiment Project - Modern Hangeul Research Institute was held at the National Library of Vietnam.

This exhibition, co-organized by the Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam and the National Hangeul Museum of Korea, runs from July 15th to August 9th as part of the "Overseas Cultural Center Visit Program Cooperation Project" implemented by the International Cultural Projects Division of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea. This is the first exhibition in Vietnam focusing on "Hangeul"—the Korean alphabet.

Hangeul Experiment Project - Modern Hangeul Research Institute This is the 4th edition of the National Hangeul Museum's exhibition, aiming to give people a more visual understanding of the value of Hangeul – the Korean writing system.

The Hangeul Experiment Project is an exhibition in which the National Hangeul Museum collaborates with artists actively working in various fields to highlight the value of Hangeul as an artistic and industrial content, thereby introducing the value of Hangeul culture globally.

Along with a video introducing the principles and philosophy behind the creation of Hangeul, a total of 11 works, including videos, fashion products, handicrafts, household items, and graphics, were produced with the theme of the changes in the Korean language in modern times, such as the work... (Lee Hwa Young) symbolically represents Hangeul as a window to the new world in the modern era and (Lyu Namgwon) captured the characteristics of modern Korean fonts published on lacquerware...

After the exhibition in Vietnam concludes, it will continue at the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines starting in September.

Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the National Hangeul Museum and the National Library of Vietnam

The National Hangeul Museum will sign a memorandum of cooperation with the National Library of Vietnam on July 15th at the opening ceremony. The main content of the agreement is to promote cooperation programs and mutual exchange of academic documents and publications, coordinate the organization of events, conferences, workshops, and exhibitions to promote the culture of both sides (especially written culture and documentary heritage...), exchange expertise and develop professional skills (especially in the field of conservation), and exchange experts to promote cooperation activities and develop the professional capacity of both sides and promote cooperative projects.

"Experience the Art of Calligraphy" in Vietnam, organized by the National Hangeul Museum.

Additionally, the Education Group of the National Hangeul Museum will organize six calligraphy art experiences throughout July with themed events. For Vietnamese people who wish to experience Korean writing at the Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam and the National Library of Vietnam.

"The Beauty of Hangeul Calligraphy" applies sophisticated modern calligraphy techniques in the process of transforming Hangeul characters, allowing users to create their own Hangeul artwork. Through this, foreigners can experience the beauty of Hangeul as if it were a tangible photograph.

Starting with the launch of this calligraphy art experience program in Vietnam, the National Hangeul Museum plans to expand the "Hangeul Experience Worldwide" program to other countries, thereby popularizing Hangeul globally in the future.

The National Hangeul Museum will explore and promote joint projects, based on cooperation with relevant agencies overseas, taking the lead in expanding the value of Hangeul and Hangeul culture, and promoting the exchange of written culture.

The Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam, a co-organizer of this exhibition, was established in 2006 and is the first Korean Cultural Center in Southeast Asia. Therefore, the Center plays a key role in promoting Korean culture in Vietnam through planning and organizing various Korean cultural events, including large-scale Korean cultural festivals.

Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young Sam stated: "Korean is designated as the first foreign language, and more than 60 universities in Vietnam have established Korean language departments. This demonstrates that the Korean language wave in Vietnam is hotter than in any other country. I hope this exhibition will be a good opportunity to introduce the beauty and scientific nature of Hangeul to the Vietnamese people."

Kim Il Hwan, Director of the National Hangeul Museum, said: “ We expect that this cooperation agreement with the National Library of Vietnam will be an opportunity for the two institutions to gain a deeper understanding of each other’s culture through active exchange and cooperation.”