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nearly 4,000 Korean companies are currently operating in the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (Illustrative photo: vietnamtimes.org.vn)

RoK to seek closer ties with ASEAN

The Republic of Korea (RoK) will make efforts to expand economic exchanges and cooperation with Southeast Asian countries to address anticipated changes in the global trade environment after the new US administration signaled plans to implement protectionist measures, according to its Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

Le Anh Quan, Standing Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam-Korea Friendship Association delivers speech at the event. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, RoK strengthen friendship, cooperation

The Vietnam-Korea Friendship Association (VKFA) and the Korean Association in the northern city of Hai Phong hosted a friendship exchange on January 20 during which the Vietnam-Korea Business Club in Hai Phong was launched.

Speaker of the National Assembly Woo Won-shik (front row, centre) poses with ASEAN member nation envoys and government officials during a luncheon in Seoul. (Photo: Courtesy of Thai Ambassador Tanee Sangrat on X)

RoK reaffirms commitment to ASEAN-focused diplomacy

Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Woo Won-shik has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to ASEAN-focused diplomacy and its active role in ASEAN-led mechanisms when he hosted a luncheon for diplomatic envoys from 10 ASEAN nations in Seoul on January 16.

Many RoK tourists choose Vietnam as their favourite Lunar New Year holiday destination (Photo: DONGA)

Vietnam among top Lunar New Year destinations for RoK visitors

Three Vietnamese cities, namely Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, are among top travel destinations for holidaymakers from the Republic of Korea (RoK) during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday, alongside popular locations in Japan, Thailand, and China.

Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ninh sets land clearance as priority for FDI attraction

The northern province of Quang Ninh is on a mission to cement its status as one of Vietnam's premier destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), with a strategic focus on land clearance for industrial park infrastructure projects this year.

Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo, right, speaks during a meeting in Incheon on December 20. (Photo: Yonhap)

RoK pins high hope on FTA with Philippines

The Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Minister of of Trade, Industry and Energy Cheong In-kyo on December 26 said that the RoK-Philippines free trade agreement (FTA), set to take effect next week, will help the country further bolster its trade portfolio and contribute to maintaining a stable supply chain.

A performance at the event. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam - RoK cultural exchange held in Nha Trang

The Khanh Hoa provincial People's Committee and Ulsan city of the Republic of Korea (RoK) organised a cultural exchange in Nha Trang city of the south-central Vietnamese province on December 20.

The RoK's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in the central city of Sejong (Photo: Yonhap)

Thailand, RoK begin third round of EPA talks

Thailand and the Republic of Korea (RoK) on December 17 kicked off the third round of their talks for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) aimed at broadening trade and investment exchanges, according to RoK's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man (R) shakes hands with General Director of Samsung Vietnam Choi Joo. (Photo: VNA)

Top legislator receives Samsung Vietnam's leader

The Party, State, National Assembly, and Government of Vietnam always support and create a favourable legal framework for investment, production, and business activities of enterprises from the Republic of Korea (RoK), including the Samsung Group, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said while receiving General Director of Samsung Vietnam Choi Joo Ho in Hanoi on December 12.

The Asia Tourism Development Institute (ATI) signs cooperation documents with Korean agencies. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, RoK expand tourism cooperation

The Asia Tourism Development Institute (ATI) and the Korea Tourism Management Association organised a conference in Hanoi on November 30 to promote tourism, trade, and education cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

RoK strengthens technology transfer, connectivity with Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

RoK strengthens technology transfer, connectivity with Vietnam

The Korea-Vietnam Global Technology Transfer Partnership Day opened at COEX Trade Centre in Seoul on November 26, with the signing of some business agreements expected between Korean small and medium enterprises (SMEs) exporting technology and Vietnamese companies seeking technological solutions, the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced.

An overview of the ASEAN-RoK training course on crime scene investivation (Photo: VNA)

ASEAN, RoK share expertise on crime scene investigation

A training course on crime scene investigation (CSI) aimed at enhancing the skills of investigators from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of Korea (RoK) through the exchange of best practices and experiences opened in Vietnam's central city of Da Nang on November 25.

Production of electronic components at Doosung Tech Vietnam Co., Ltd., an 100% Korean invested firm, in Luong Son Industrial Park in Hoa Binh province. (Photo: VNA)

RoK Government holds roundtable with companies operating in Vietnam

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy on November 25 organised a roundtable with Korean businesses operating in Vietnam to discuss strategies to respond to potential changes in US trade policies under the incoming administration of President-elected Donald Trump.

The Korean Minister of National Defence Kim Yong Hyun (Photo : en.yna.co.kr)

RoK steps up defence cooperation with ASEAN

The Korean Minister of National Defence Kim Yong Hyun attended the RoK-ASEAN National Defence Summit to mark the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Republic of Korea (RoK) Dialogue Relations, the RoK’s Ministry of National Defense announced on November 22.