Vietnam has gradually institutionalised Korean-language education in recent years. After approving Korean as a second foreign language in 2020, it was upgraded to a first foreign language in 2021 and included among subjects for the national high school graduation examination. Vietnam is now one of the world’s largest TOPIK test markets. Of these, 24 countries have designated Korean as a second foreign language, while 11 countries use it as a criterion in university admissions. “The ministry will continue to work closely with governments around the world to promote Korean language education overseas and provide full support for its expansion,” he said./.

Source: VietNamNet News February 04, 2026 22:24 UTC