2021 Jeonbuk LIFE! Summer Edition

HOANG THI THUY — In Pursuit of Constant Self-Improvement
Interview by DIANNE PINEDA-KIM
While building her family in Jeonju, this Vietnamese national took language,
culture, and vocational courses in Korea to further her knowledge
It’s not uncommon to find expats in Korea who have lived here
for decades without feeling the need to learn the language
or other practical skills to completely get integrated within
Korean society. Of course, it depends on the situation,
career path, and purpose of individuals who chose to move here.
Korea offers a lot of opportunities to foreigners regardless of their
proficiency in the Korean language, but fluency in Korean certainly
offers a big advantage. Hoang Thi Thuy (Korean name Hwang
Su Jin), a Vietnamese national who moved to Jeonju in 2007,
considers self-improvement through taking Korean language
and educational programs to be important in enhancing
her life in Korea. Here, she shares how she overcame
challenges and found ways to become an active part of
a multicultural family.
Check out the educational programs offered by Jeollabuk-do:
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• The Jeollabuk-do Center for International Affairs (JBCIA) has
tours and cultural excursions: https://www.jbcia.or.kr/
• Visit The official Jeonju website for foreigners for the latest festivals
and recommendations: https://jeonjucity.kr/
• Follow @jeonbukstar_en on Instagram for travel, food, contests, & events.
• The Jeonju Migrants Center offers free Korean language classes.
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