The South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam, Choi Young Sam, has expressed deep regret over inappropriate remarks made by a South Korean local official concerning Vietnamese women.

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DP) announced on February 9 that it kicked out Kim Hee Soo, head of Jindo county in South Jeolla province, for his remarks deemed disrespectful towards Sri Lankan and Vietnamese women.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on February 6 sent an official note expressing its position regarding remarks deemed disrespectful towards Vietnamese women made by the head of Jindo county in South Jeolla province.

The Vinh Long Provincial People’s Committee on February 4 held a working session with FBH Media Company from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to discuss investment cooperation in the province.

From this year, holders of TOPIK Level 3 or higher are allowed to use their TOPIK results to replace the foreign-language subject, with the converted score counted for both graduation and university admission.

General Secretary To Lam and President Lee Jae Myung pledge to deepen strategic partnership and economic collaboration.

Vietnam has emerged as the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) key export market in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as the East Asian country seeks to diversify trade and reduce its reliance on the US and China amid global volatility.

ASEAN, particularly Vietnam and Thailand, has also stood out. The RoK’s exports to ASEAN rose 12.5% over the period, reaching 122.4 billion USD in 2025, while exports to Vietnam climbed 10.8% to 62.8 billion USD.

LS Eco Energy, a company specialising in renewable energy and rare earth elements under the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s LS Cable & System, has approved a plan to expand its rare earth metal business in Vietnam.

With strong exports in culture-driven products like K-pop, cosmetics, and traditional fashion, South Korea is reaping the rewards of its lifestyle-focused strategy. Vietnam may be next.

On December 2, the Republic of Korea Navy’s training vessel ROKS Hansando, commanded by Rear Admiral Hong Sang Yong, docked at Tien Sa Port, beginning a four-day goodwill visit to Da Nang.

The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) on November 25 announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) to strengthen cooperation in supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Aero K of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on November 16 announced its new air route connecting Cheongju International Airport in Chungbuk province of the RoK and Nha Trang in the south central province of Khanh Hoa of Vietnam.

Vietnamese Professor Nguyen Xuan Mung, who is currently working at Sejong University, has been granted Korean citizenship under the Ministry of Justice’s Multiple Citizenship for Outstanding Talent (MCOT) initiative.

Vietnamese flavours stole the spotlight at the recent 15th Multicultural Cuisine Contest in Seoul, where Vietnam’s team clinched first prize with a creative fusion of traditional and Korean tastes.

Vietnam currently ranks first in the number of workers employed in the RoK under the EPS programme. The proportion of irregular Vietnamese workers has fallen to around 19%, surpassing the set target.

Vietnam always creates favourable conditions for foreign investors, including Korean companies and Lotte Group, to make long-term investments in the country, State President Luong Cuong told Chairman of Lotte Group Shin Dong-bin.

The Republic of Korean carrier Parata Air announced on October 27 that it will operate five new routes from Incheon International Airport to three destinations in Vietnam, namely Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc, and two in Japan.

This morning, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with European Council President Antonio Costa, reaffirming that the European Union remains one of Vietnam’s most important global partners.