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Vietnamese students in RoK hold sixth congress

The Vietnamese Students’ Association in the Republic of Korea (VSAK) held its sixth congress in Seoul on April 2 to review its work from 2015-2017 and plan for the next three years.
Vietnamese students in RoK hold sixth congress ảnh 1The new executive board of the Vietnamese Students' Association in the RoK for 2017-2019. (Photo: VNA)

Seoul (VNA)– The Vietnamese Students’ Association in the Republic of Korea (VSAK) held itssixth congress in Seoul on April 2 to review its work from 2015-2017 and planfor the next three years.

The congress alsomarked the 25th anniversary of Vietnam – RoK diplomatic relations,with Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Nguyen Vu Tu attending.

VSAK President PhamHai Chien gave an overview of Vietnamese youth activities and campaigns in theRoK over the past three years.

Vietnamese studentshave had thousands of pieces of field research and articles published in thehost country, he said, also applauding their role in local cultural and sportsevents as well as international exchanges.

They have also protestedChina’s illegal activities in the East Sea, raised funds for Vietnam’s sea andisland sovereignty and many volunteered to assist people in need, Hai added.

He noted that theassociation will maintain great academic performance and increase sports andcultural activities.

In addition, it willhold workshops and photo exhibitions on the East Sea and reform its structure.

During the congress,25 students were voted to the association’s executive board for 2017-2019 torepresent more than 8,000 Vietnamese students in the RoK.

Pham Hai Chien wasre-elected as VSAK President.-VNA
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