New job trends for Korean language students

Nowadays, Korean is becoming increasingly important and popular in many different fields. In particular, after more than 30 years of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Korea, the relationship between the two countries has achieved remarkable development in all fields, especially in the fields of economics - trade, labor cooperation and education. This has raised the importance of Korean language, at the same time opening up many new job opportunities for students majoring in Korean language and culture. Below are some job trends that students studying Korean can explore.

Translation and Interpretation

There is a great demand for translation and interpretation from Korean to other languages and vice versa. Students with good Korean language skills can work in translation companies, international event organizations, or government organizations.

Teaching Korean

Learning Korean is becoming more and more popular in many countries, so the demand for teaching Korean is also increasing. Students with good Korean skills can become Korean teachers at foreign language centers or schools.

Exciting Korean class at Dai Nam University.

Working in Korean companies

If you want to combine your Korean knowledge with another field of expertise, many Korean companies offer a variety of job opportunities. Fields such as business, marketing, information technology, and tourism all need employees who can communicate in Korean.

Dai Nam University signed a training cooperation agreement with the Vietnam - Korea Business and Investment Association.

Korean culture related jobs

The growth of the Korean wave (Hallyu) has created a demand for jobs related to Korean culture such as content editors, cultural event managers, and advertisers.

Information technology and software industry

There are many Korean IT and software companies operating globally. Students with knowledge of Korean language along with knowledge of programming and software development can seek employment opportunities in these companies.

DNU Korean Language students "secured" internship with salary up to 12 million VND/month at LG Display Vietnam Hai Phong

Tourism and aviation industry

With Korea becoming a popular tourist destination, the tourism and aviation industries are also in need of employees who can communicate in Korean to interact with Korean customers.

Korean Studies

Research institutes, universities, and international organizations also need people with in-depth knowledge of Korean culture, history, and society to participate in research projects.

The Faculty of Korean Language and Culture, Dai Nam University is one of the few training institutions recognized by the Korean Embassy in Vietnam.

For Gen Z, there are many exciting job opportunities related to Korean, especially considering the growth of Korean culture and modern technology. Here are some jobs that Gen Z can consider:

Content Creator about Korean Culture on Social Media

Gen Z is often good at using social media and creating diverse content. You can become a content creator about Korean culture, creating videos, blogs, or podcasts about topics like Korean movies, music, fashion, food, etc. This can combine both your creativity and knowledge of Korean.

Online Translation and Interpretation

Online platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, or freelance websites offer Gen Z the opportunity to work remotely in the field of Korean translation and interpretation. This can be a good way to earn an income and hone your language skills.

Studying directly with native teachers not only helps students practice standard listening - speaking - reading - writing skills but also provides an opportunity to learn about the country, culture and people of Korea.

Online Teaching

Gen Z can become online Korean teachers for those who want to learn the language. Online education platforms like iTalki or Preply allow you to connect with global students and share your knowledge.

Organizing Korean cultural events

Gen Z can organize events like seminars, performances, or competitions related to Korean culture. This can help you connect with the community that loves this culture and show off your organizing skills.

Develop Korean related apps or games

If you have programming or game design skills, you can create Korean learning apps or educational games to help learners improve their Korean skills in a fun way.

Dai Nam University's modern computer lab supports students in honing their information technology skills.

Jobs in media and advertising

With the rise of the Korean Wave, media and advertising companies are in need of young employees who are knowledgeable about Korean culture to create engaging and interesting content.

Ultimately, success in any field requires us to put in the effort to learn and practice the relevant skills. Now, Gen Z’s flexibility and creative thinking can create many new opportunities in fields related to Korean.

Department of Korean Language and Culture