A special lecture at the Hanoi University on October 8 will focus on Korean cuisine, with Professor Jung Hee Sun of Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul teaching the students about dishes that have been featured on several South Korean TV series.

During the three-hour lecture, he will elaborate on the ingredients, origin and meaning of each dish and explain Korean gastronomy in general. Students can then test their knowledge with a quiz.

Organised by the Korean Cultural Exchange Centre in collaboration with the Sookmyung Women's University, the lecture marks Hangeul (Korean Alphabet Day), an event held on October 9 in the Republic of Korea to celebrate the country's native alphabet.

Currently 13 universities across Vietnam teach Korean Studies, with about 2,000 students attending.-VNA