Korea (RoK)

The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.

Outbound shipments to the ASEAN region came to 47.88 billion USD in the January-May period, up 4.3% from the same period last year, according to data compiled by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).

According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.

The elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Australia in March last year has laid a solid foundation for advancing and deepening bilateral cooperation; and served as a crucial basis for both countries to enhance their roles and contribute to stability and development in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.

Thai Nguyen and Gyeongsangbuk-do first signed a friendship cooperation agreement in 2005. In 2019, both sides inked a memorandum of understanding to broaden cooperation based on respect, equality, and mutual benefit.

The agreement was formalised with a memorandum of understanding signed between the Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA) and the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) on the sidelines of the KeSPA Global E-sports Forum 2025, held in Seoul from June 6–7.

Today, Vietnam in particular and Southeast Asia and Asia in general hold a more strategic position. With a comprehensive strategic partnership, the bilateral relations become a mutually supportive and mutually beneficial relationship.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines inaugurated a new direct air service linking Busan - the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s second-largest city with Nha Trang, the renowned beach destination in Vietnam’s central province of Khanh Hoa on June 1.

The discussion provided numerous policy recommendations for Vietnam, including the formation of a strategic industrial development policy driven by an innovation ecosystem.

Welcoming the proposed partnership between KT and Vietnam's tech giant Viettel, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung suggested KT consider joining Viettel in developing low-Earth orbit satellites and generative AI for socio-economic applications, where Vietnam is building capabilities.

Vietnam’s copyright sector is rapidly expanding alongside its digital economy, with music copyright royalties alone projected to reach around 15 million USD by the end of 2025.

The RoK is currently Hai Phong’s largest investor in terms of total registered capital and second biggest in the number of projects, with 14.2 billion USD across 186 projects.

The RoK currently ranks first in FDI in Vietnam, with 10,128 projects and a total registered capital of over 92 billion USD; second in official development assistance (ODA), labour, and tourism; and third in trade cooperation

Ninh Thuan chili powder brand has officially returned to the shelves of Bach Hoa Xanh and Co.op Mart supermarket chains, marking a key milestone in the restoration of the local value chain from production to consumption.

According to a statement released on May 7, the move is intended to attract and nurture key science and technology talents abroad, with the long-term aim of supporting their relocation to the RoK.

The Republic of Korea Navy destroyer Kang Gam Chan, carrying 296 officers and sailors, docked at Tien Sa Port on May 4, commencing a three-day courtesy visit to the central coastal city of Da Nang.

The planned increase is equal to more than 10% of the 15.4 billion USD that Korean firms had already invested in Indonesia, said Airlangga.

A Thai official has called for stronger economic collaboration between Thailand and the Republic of Korea while addressing a bilateral business forum in Seoul.

The data is based on the RoK’s first official survey on international students in science and engineering disciplines.

PM Chinh expressed his confidence that the East Asian country will soon stabilise again and continue its robust development in the coming time, while affirming that the Vietnamese Government will maintain close cooperation with the new Korean government.