Hanoi (VNA)൩ - Three times a week, after class, Nguyen Thi Tra My (class 5A, Lac Ve 2 Primary School, Lac Ve commune, Tien Du district, Bac Ninh province) goes to the Vietnam-Republic of Korea Cooperation Centre, also known as the Samsung-Bac Ninh Hope School – to learn subjects not available at her school, such as the Korean language, information technology, along with daily living skills.

“Previously, I could only learn English. Since enrolling in the Hope School, I have learned many other subjects and skills. I feel very happy and feel braver and more confident,” said My. My’s joy was doubled as on July 20, the Hope School celebrated its 10th founding anniversary. The ceremony was jointly held by Samsung Vietnam and Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI). The Vietnam-Korea Cooperation Centre is also known as the Samsung Hope School Bac Ninh. This is the first school in the chain of Samsung Hope School projects - one of the key social responsibility projects with the mission of spreading knowledge, sharing visions and creating a bright future for every Vietnamese youth. The school was inaugurated and put into operation in 2013 in Lac Ve commune, Tien Du district, Bac Ninh province, with a desire to assist students living around the Samsung factory. The school was built with modern equipment, synchronous electronic equipment and after-school extracurricular courses such as IT, fine arts, foreign languages and soft skills to help students have a solid foundation to nurture their dreams. After 10 years of operation, Samsung Bac Ninh Hope School has given more than 2,000 individuals in Bac Ninh a chance to live and learn in a healthy, dynamic environment where they can explore their own dreams, develop comprehensively and bring positive contributions to the educational development in Bac Ninh province. A total of 62 students have graduated from this school so far. Thanks to the knowledge acquired at the school, their chance to get into universities have also increased. Speaking at the event, Ngo Tan Phuong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said, “On behalf of the provincial People's Committee, I acknowledge and praise the great contributions of Samsung Vietnam Complex, which has directed Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co Ltd to coordinate with KFHI to aid and build "Vietnam - Korea Cooperation Centre". Samsung not only helped in the construction, but also assists the organisation to maintain the centre's facilities. The company excels in production and business, and has taken the lead in community support activities, deserving to be a comprehensive example for other FDI companies in the province to follow.” Choi Joo Ho, President of Samsung Vietnam Complex, said the company’s future depends a lot on the young generations. And supporting young people to pursue their dreams is the mission for all of us. President Ho Chi Minh once said: "For the sake of ten years, we must plant trees, for the sake of 100 years, we must cultivate people." I believe that this is a reminder for us about the importance of investing in people. It is the best investment that creates great and lasting results. It has been 10 years since the establishment and operation of Samsung Bac Ninh Hope School. However, it can be said that these are merely the first steps in that 100-year journey. Samsung will continue to effectively operate the Samsung Hope School and constantly support the development of the youth - the future owners of the country.”/.