Since arriving in Việt Nam in 2017, the South Korean coach has led Vietnamese teams to success in the continent and region.
The administration said it has gathered a list of foreign experts and urgent and important cases to be given priority to apply for permission to return to work in Việt Nam as soon as possible.
It hasn't always been plain sailing for Dũng though, as the midfielder has faced plenty of pitfalls while chasing his dreams.
Though she's been retired from football for a decade, former national team striker Đỗ Thị Ngọc Châm is still giving back to the beautiful game.
For swimmer Vũ Thị Sen, now 73, President Hồ Chí Minh was not only an idol, but her short meetings with him in her youth shaped her future.
Although midfielder Nguyễn Quý Sửu is short in stature and isn't the most naturally talented player, the Đồng Tháp Province man has carved out a solid career thanks to his passion and perseverance.
Việt Nam football star Nguyễn Quang Hải has been listed as one of the nine nominees for the top Asian Front Three by Fox Sports Asia.
