In a historic milestone for collaboration between two nations, the Vietnam–Korea Global Youth Innovation Contest 2023 officially launched in September 2023, garnering significant interest and participation from young talents of both countries.
This year's competition not only offers young individuals a platform to showcase their creativity and innovative potential but also serves as an opportunity to strengthen and expand the relationship between Vietnam and Korea through the perspective of youth. Guided by the theme, "Developing Solutions for Local Challenges Through Global Sharing and Cooperation," the contest challenges participants to seek creative and sustainable solutions to social, environmental, and economic issues.
Moreover, this connection is reflected in various community projects and activities undertaken by students together. From participating in social organizations and volunteer activities to collaborating on joint research teams and projects, Vietnamese students and their international peers work hand-in-hand to address the challenges of today's world.
This bond not only provides opportunities for personal growth and learning but also acts as a bridge for building strong and enduring relationships between nations. It is also a testament to the power of diversity and unity within the global student community.
Students from the Vietnam–Korea Automotive Engineering Program participating in the contest
In this spirit, D23 students Nguyễn Kí Long and Phạm Ngọc Hùng from the Vietnam–Korea Automotive Engineering Program, Faculty of Automotive Technology and Engineering, BETU, class D23TV23, actively participated and collaborated with KANG HYE RYEONG and KIM RYEO RYEONG from Daedeok University, Korea. Their project, themed “Addressing Local Issues with Smart City and Mobility,” aimed to enhance convenience, functionality, and mobility by innovating the traditional wheelchair.
Innovative solution for traditional wheelchairs
The team focused on objectives such as creating a detachable propulsion system, improving travel speed, utilizing electric power, simplifying controls, enhancing stability, reducing vibrations during operation, increasing safety for users, and incorporating additional utilities.
From September to November 2023, the group engaged in active discussions, exchanges, and optimization of solutions, delineating roles, refining ideas, and agreeing on implementation strategies.
On November 29, 2023, amidst a vibrant atmosphere in Bình Dương Province, Vietnam, 12 teams from the Southern region presented their reports and projects.
BETU and Daedeok University students receiving awards at the Vietnam–Korea Global Youth Innovation Contest 2023
Concluding the competition, the BETU team proudly won the “Award of the Daejeon Association of Disabled Person Information Union,” presented by the Daejeon City University Association (Korea), along with a prize worth 5 million VND. Through this competition, the students honed essential skills such as teamwork, connectivity, sharing, and fostering a motivational learning environment.