Vietnamese professor in Korea is naturalized as an outstanding talent

KOREA - After more than a decade of research and teaching at Sejong University, Professor Nguyen Xuan Mung has just received Korean citizenship through the Special Naturalization Program for Outstanding Talents.

Professor Nguyen Xuan Mung, of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Sejong University, is a scholar who has spent more than a decade researching and teaching in Korea. He recently received Korean citizenship through the Special Naturalization Program for Outstanding Talents administered by the Ministry of Justice .

According to Chosun , this program grants Korean citizenship to individuals who excel in the fields of science , art, sports and research, with simpler requirements than regular naturalization. Allowing multiple citizenships is to support the world's leading researchers to settle in Korea and make long-term contributions to the country's development.

“Naturalization is not simply about receiving citizenship. It also symbolizes my deep connection with Korea - my second homeland, as well as recognition for the efforts and challenges I have gone through over the years,” said Professor Nguyen Xuan Mung.

Professor Nguyen Xuan Mung was granted Korean citizenship as an outstanding talent. Photo: Sejong University  

Professor Nguyen Xuan Mung’s research focuses on key areas such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), satellite systems and autonomous navigation, which play a key role in ensuring national security and enhancing technological competitiveness. He has established many international collaborations, including research projects with Vietnam and many other countries.

“Korea has already acquired world-class competitiveness in advanced materials and electronic components. With continued support from the government, the Korean aerospace industry will soon be a global leader,” said Professor Mung.

Since becoming a naturalized citizen, Professor Nguyen Xuan Mung has also actively improved his Korean language skills. He shared: “Now, as a Korean citizen, I feel an even greater responsibility to directly contribute to the country’s scientific development.”

According to information from Sejong University, Professor Nguyen Xuan Mung graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics from Hanoi University of Science and Technology in 2014. He received his Master's and Doctorate degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Sejong University, Seoul, in 2017 and 2021. From 2014 to 2015, he worked at Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd. Currently, he works at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Sejong University.

In recent years, Sejong University has attracted outstanding researchers from around the world, creating a global research environment. International collaborations flourish in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), aerospace engineering, and data science. The cultural diversity and academic flexibility brought by international faculty members have fostered a research culture at the university.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/giao-su-viet-nam-tai-han-quoc-duoc-nhap-tich-theo-dien-nhan-tai-xuat-sac-2463086.html