Ancient Korean script and Hangeul introduced in Hanoi

Authorities from the Vietnam Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korean experts from the Hangeul Institute cut the ribbon to open the exhibition. (Photo courtesy of the organisers)

An artwork by master artisan Byeol Ha, President of Korean Hangeul Design Association, with images of the lotus and the eternal blossom of Korea, mugung flowers, represents the current good relationship between Republic of Korea and Vietnam, reported VNA.

Created by King Sejong (1397-1450) in 1443, Hangeul has been the vital cornerstone of the Korean Culture for over 500 years. Its evolution over the centuries also reflects that of Korean people's life and soul.

At the inauguration of the three month long exhibition, Director of Vietnam's National Library Nguyen Xuan Dung said, "Activities at this exhibition and the MoU prove the mutual commitment by both countries in nurturing cultural understanding and academic exchange, as well as providing material for scholars, researchers and lovers of Hangeul from both sides to talk, exchange idea so as to enrich both of our cultures."

Launched in 2016 in Korea, the Hangeul Design project has been an initiative that sheds new light on the traditional values from a design perspective, using it as a source of inspiration for contemporary visual and applied arts.

The exhibition will run until through to August 9 at the Hanoi-based national library./.