Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Woo Won Shik and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on November 20 morning, beginning their three-day official visit to Vietnam, at the invitation of Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man.

Chairwoman of the NA Committee for Science, Technology, and Environment Nguyen Thanh Hai (R) welcomes Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Woo Won Shik at Noi Bai International Airport.

Welcoming the RoK delegation at Noi Bai International Airport were Nguyen Thanh Hai, Chairwoman of the NA Committee for Science, Technology, and Environment, and President of the Vietnam-Korea Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group; Pham Phu Binh, a member of the NA Committee on Defence, Security, and Foreign Affairs, and Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young Sam.

Accompanying the Speaker of the RoK National Assembly this time are members of the National Assembly Mun Jinseog, Hwang Un Ha, Yang Bunam, Mun Geumju, Lee Kiheon, and Jung Eulho, as well as Ambassador Choi Young Sam.

According to Vietnamese Ambassador to RoK Vu Ho, the visit, with its packed schedule at the end of the year, brings broad expectations for the bilateral diplomatic relations.

The high-level exchanges are both a symbol of the flourishing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and contain profound strategic significance, summarising a successful year and laying the foundation for strong development in the coming year.

It reflects the Republic of Korea’s strong political determination to deepen and reaffirms the important role of parliamentary diplomacy in the overall relations between the two countries.

At the same time, the trip sends a strong message of political trust, strategic cohesion, and a shared vision for peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.

State President meets Vietnamese community in southeastern RoK

President Luong Cuong encouraged the Vietnamese expatriates to uphold national traditions while improving their language and professional skills to better integrate into the Korean society, and contribute to the development of both countries.

 

Secretary of provincial Party Committee receives RoK land ministry delegation

BAC NINH - Nguyen Hong Thai, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, on October 20 held a meeting with a delegation from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea, led by First Vice Minister Lee Sang-kyung.

Vietnam boosts tourism cooperation with RoK, Philippines

VTA Chairman Vu The Binh said that Vietnam is rising to become a strong and developed country, with tourism becoming a key sector of the national economy. The number of international visitors to Vietnam has been increasing steadily, particularly from the RoK and the Philippines - two of the country’s most important markets.

 

Bac Ninh fosters cooperation with RoK’s enterprises in developing semiconductor human resources

BAC NINH - The Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam (KOCHAM) and Letuin High-tech Vietnam Company Limited on October 1 had a working session with some departments and agencies of Bac Ninh province at the Department of Science and Technology on fostering human resource development in semiconductor industry. 

Vietnamese workers form largest expat group in RoK’s industrial southeast

Vietnamese workers make up the largest proportion of foreigners living and working in the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s southeastern industrial belt, reflecting their significant contribution to the region’s heavy industries, according to data from the Korean Statistical Information Service (KOSTAT).