Korean tourists represent 26.5% of 12.7mn foreign arrivals in Vietnam in January-September
Vietnam welcomed over 12.7 million international tourists in January-September, with South Korea remaining the largest source market sending 3.3 million arrivals, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
S. Korean president pledges to help Vietnam with semiconductor training
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol affirmed his country’s commitment to assist Vietnam in training the workforce for semiconductor and hi-tech industries, as well as developing the cultural industry, during his talks with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in…
Korean seasonal job scams rife in Vietnam
Many people are falling prey to scammers who lure them into believing they can get seasonal jobs in South Korea under an official employment program.
For better or for worse ? South Korean men seek brides in Vietnam
Some men and women decide to spend their lives together despite knowing from the outset that they have almost nothing in common. More and more South Korean men are finding their wives abroad, be it in Vietnam, China or Thailand.
Vietnam must do more to support women and other marginalized communities
During the Vietnam War, thousands of women were raped by South Korean soldiers and later bore their children. The government continues to turn a blind eye to their suffering.
Korean language on the rise in Vietnam
Vietnam currently leads Asia when it comes to the education of the Korean language, with over 60 schools teaching the language and 50,000 learners.
South China Sea : Blackpink Vietnam concert in trouble over China map
Blackpink’s concert organisers in Vietnam has apologised for their website displaying a map that Beijing uses to justify its vast claims in the South China Sea.
South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost security cooperation
South Korea and Vietnam agreed on Friday to boost security cooperation, citing North Korea’s nuclear threat, and committed to increasing bilateral trade and investment despite a slump this year and Vietnam’s planned tax hikes on large firms.
South Korea’s Yoon starts Vietnam visit
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arrived in Hanoi Thursday for a state visit at the invitation of President Vo Van Thuong.
South Korean defence minister denies Vietnam War massacres
Minister said the court ruling dishonoured South Korean soldiers by finding them responsible for the massacre of Vietnamese villagers.
Court says South Korea responsible for Vietnam war massacre
The ruling marks the first time a South Korean court has found the government responsible for mass killings of Vietnamese civilians during the war.
South Korea court rules in favour of Vietnam War massacre victim
Nguyen Thi Thanh was eight when she was shot in the stomach by South Korean marines who massacred some 70 civilians in Vietnam’s central Quang Nam province.
What can Vietnam learn from South Korea’s style of ‘Mixed Governance’?
South Korea’s socio-economic achievements demonstrate the need for a strong state regardless of the institutional system.
Vietnamese movie to vie for honors at S Korean film festival
« Memento Mori: Land » is Vietnam’s entry at the 27th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea in October.
Busan International Film Festival screens two Vietnamese movies
« Memento Mori: Water » and « If Wood Could Cry, It Would Cry Blood » will represent Vietnam at this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)’s Asian Project Market (APM).
Vietnam to review handling of foreign deaths after cremation incident
Vietnamese authorities and local administrations will review protocols in dealing with deaths of foreign nationals due to Covid-19, spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng said on Thursday (July 22).
Vietnam wants to cooperate with South Korea to produce Covid-19 vaccine
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son suggested Vietnam and South Korea boost cooperation in Covid-19 vaccine research and production when meeting his counterpart Wednesday.
South Korea backs Hue smart city plans with $13 mln
South Korea has agreed to fund with $13 million efforts made by Hue to turn itself into a smart cultural and tourism city.
Vietnam to waive quarantine for Korean business travellers
Vietnam has agreed to allow some South Korean business people to travel between the two countries without having to complete mandatory 14-day anti-coronavirus quarantine, Seoul said on Friday.
Hyundai to more than double Vietnam auto output with new plant
Automaker launches $140m project after topping sales rankings for first time
Drama is Vietnam’s entry at Busan film festival
« Chi Chi Em Em » (Sister Sister) is Vietnam’s official entry at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea this year.
101 South Korean experts quarantined on Vietnam’s biggest island
101 South Korean experts, managers and high-tech workers from Incheon City were quarantined Sunday upon arrival on Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam.
Samsung denies reports of moving China display output to Vietnam
Samsung is the single largest foreign investor in Vietnam, with investments totalling $17 billion. The South Korean tech giant already produces displays in Vietnam
Samsung to relocate chinese display production to Vietnam
Samsung Electronics is planning to shift much of its display production from China to its plant in southern Vietnam this year, state media said on Friday.
The Forgotten history of South Korean massacres in Vietnam
In April, Nguyen Thi Thanh became the first Vietnamese to sue South Korea over atrocities that have been largely forgotten.
Vietnam gives Samsung a pass on tough travel restrictions
South Korean engineers allowed to skip quarantine despite infection risk