Seoul, Dec. 7 -- The first-ever writing contest featuring Vietnamese students in the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held at Kyung Hee University in Seoul on December 6, becoming a highlight in efforts to foster cultural ties between the two countries.

The event was jointly organised by the Korea-Vietnam Culture Communication Centre (KCCC), the G&M Global Foundation and the Bong&Seol Initiative.

Contestants were required to complete three stages: an essay in Korean (2,000-3,000 words), and an online interview. A total of 18 contestants from universities across the RoK were selected for the final, where they delivered a Korean-language presentation summarising their essay.

The finalists shared a wide range of experiences during their stay i...