The story of the special relationship that began 800 years ago between Mr. Ly Xuong Can - the 31st generation descendant of King Ly Thai To - became the highlight at an international conference in Ho Chi Minh City last weekend.
Mr. Ly Xuong Can opened his phone, sharing about his TikTok and YouTube channels with videos about Vietnam. He said the comments he received from Vietnamese people were always warm and respectful, which touched him very much - Photo: D.KIM THOA
That story has become a vivid example of the Vietnam-Korea comprehensive strategic partnership: a relationship built on a long-standing historical foundation, nurtured by the unceasing efforts of both peoples, and continuing to develop in an increasingly comprehensive and sustainable direction.
Mission of a child living far away from home
At the international conference "Vietnam - Korea diplomatic relations towards long-term cooperation in the international context from a historical and cultural perspective" organized by Van Lang University on November 8, Mr. Ly Xuong Can gave an emotional speech. "I have two nationalities: Korea and Vietnam. Although there is only a little Vietnamese blood left in me, my love for Vietnam is always strong," Mr. Ly Xuong Can emotionally spoke in Vietnamese at the conference.As the 31st generation descendant of King Ly Thai To (974 - 1028) - the first king of the Ly Dynasty, Mr. Ly Xuong Can told about his ancestor, Prince Ly Long Tuong - who left Vietnam for Korea 800 years ago (1226) in the discussion "Looking back at the long-standing historical relationship of Vietnam - Korea relations through the wishes of a forgotten prince".
Talking on the sidelines of the conference with Tuoi Tre , Mr. Ly said that since his first return to Vietnam in 1994 until now, he has always remembered the warm welcome of the people and Vietnamese leaders at that time, the warm feelings that made him feel like a child far from home returning to his ancestors and roots.
Currently, as a member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front for the 2024-2029 term and Vietnam's tourism ambassador in Korea, although he is about to turn 70, he still expresses his enthusiasm to continue contributing to the economic development and tourism culture of Vietnam.
"Perhaps I should call this a destiny or a mission. I believe that I was born with the mission of returning to my roots, and with that role, I feel that I must be a bridge between two homelands and two cultures. It seems that this is a predestined relationship and destiny for me," Mr. Ly shared when asked why he has devoted so much effort to connecting the two countries.
"I also hope that the next generation of young Vietnamese will remember and cherish the traditional values of the nation, always preserve, promote and be proud of their roots. That is the foundation for us to develop strongly and reach further.
Perhaps this is also my personal feeling, the reason why I always desire to fully complete my mission," he added.
Delegates attending the international conference at Van Lang University on November 8 - Photo: D.KIM THOA
Lessons from Korea
At the conference, experts analyzed in depth the miraculous development journey of Korea and valuable lessons that can be drawn for Vietnam. From a poor country after the war, Korea has risen to become a global technology powerhouse.
According to researchers Ngo Cao Nghia and Ngo Ngoc Bich Tuyen, 2023 marks an important milestone when South Korea officially joins the club of "space powers" with the ability to launch satellites using self-developed rockets.
In the technology sector, Samsung has surpassed giants such as Toshiba and Intel to become the world's leading chipmaker. Hyundai and Kia have also established themselves in the global automobile industry. This is no accidental success but the result of a well-planned development strategy focused on high technology and innovation.
One notable lesson is how South Korea has built its digital economy ecosystem. According to experts, South Korea has succeeded in creating a close link between traditional industry and the creative economy. In particular, South Korea's skillful combination of technology and culture is a model worth learning.
Research team Ngo Cao Nghia and Ngo Ngoc Bich Tuyen said that Korea not only produces cultural content but also applies advanced technologies such as virtual reality, blockchain and artificial intelligence to enhance the experience.
For example, the HiKR model uses "extended reality" (XR) technology to create interactive spaces for visitors, or SM Entertainment's development of the SMCU virtual universe allows fans to interact with idols in unprecedented ways.
Notably, the growth of the e-sports industry, where Korea is leading the way thanks to its advanced technological infrastructure, has become the fifth most popular future career for Korean students, with industry revenue reaching $1.42 billion in 2022.
In the field of green development, Korea's experience is even more meaningful to Vietnam in the current context of climate change.
Researching the Second Five-Year Green Growth Plan for the period 2014 - 2018 of Korea, Dr. Dinh Thi Ly Van and researcher Pham Tuyet Nhuoc proposed an application model for Vietnam's green economic development practice in their paper.
Accordingly, the research team pointed out that Korea's plan has achieved many significant achievements through five important policy directions. First, they have succeeded in reducing greenhouse gases by establishing an emissions trading platform, allowing businesses to buy and sell emission quotas.
Next, South Korea built a clean energy system by promoting renewable energy production and rationally allocating electricity to each locality. At the same time, they also focused on developing green technology and restructuring the economy, helping the green industry reach a scale of more than 100,000 billion won in 2014.
In particular, South Korea has been very successful in encouraging citizens to participate in building a green society, with 95% of local governments actively participating in carbon emission reduction programs. They also promote the development of green transportation and strengthen international cooperation on climate change.
From these valuable experiences, the study proposed a specific application model for the green transport industry in Vietnam, taking VinFast as a typical example.
This model proposes five main directions: developing advanced technologies such as new generation batteries, promoting recycling technology to protect the environment, strengthening cooperation with international partners, investing heavily in research and development, and building a flexible supply chain on a global scale.
Shifts in training and research
According to Dr. Phan Thi Thu Hien (University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City), by 2024, Vietnam will have 46 universities and colleges teaching Korean language and Korean studies. In particular, with 22 King Sejong Institutes, Vietnam is leading the world in the number of Korean language and culture centers. This not only contributes to improving the quality of teaching but also creates a generation of experts in Korean studies in Vietnam. This development has created a high-quality workforce, meeting the growing needs of more than 8,000 Korean businesses operating in Vietnam. At the same time, it also contributes to promoting cultural understanding between the two peoples, especially in the context of about 90,000 Korean-Vietnamese multicultural families.Tuoitre.vn
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/dong-mau-viet-trong-tim-mot-nguoi-han-20241110211840124.htm
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