Vietnam’s classrooms have been taking on a new energy in recent years, one that extends far beyond the infectious beats of K-pop. It reflects a growing, ground-level movement to integrate the Korean language into regular school curricula across the country. While the global Korean Wave, driven by icons like BTS, the steady appeal of K-dramas, and newer hits like “KPop Demon Hunters,” lit the spark, the current momentum is fueled by something deeper: cultural exchange and economic opportunity.

Vietnam is now at the forefront of this surge in Southeast Asia. In 2021, the nation adopted Korean as a primary foreign language in schools. That same year, a staggering 60,000 Vietnamese students sat for the TOPIK exam. By 2025, 48 universities across the country are expected to offer dedicated Korean programs.

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