pm arrives in busan to attend asean rok commemorative summit

PM arrives in Busan to attend ASEAN-RoK Commemorative Summit

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage arrived in Busan on November 24 afternoon to attend the ASEAN-Republic of Korea (RoK) Commemorative Summit and the first Mekong-RoK Summit, and pay an official visit to the RoK.
rok to give week long welcome for tourists from asean

RoK to give week-long welcome for tourists from ASEAN

The Republic of Korea (RoK) is stepping up its efforts to attract visitors from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with a special programme from November 20 to December 11.
k pop superstars bts wont be exempted from mandatory military service

K-pop superstars BTS won't be exempted from mandatory military service

The South Korean Culture Minister has told reporters that RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook and Jin will not be given special treatment.
panasonic to stop lcd panel production

Panasonic to stop LCD panel production

Japanese electronics titan Panasonic said Thursday (Nov 21) it would end its production of liquid crystal display panels by 2021, as Chinese and South Korean manufacturers dominate the global market.
two planes in minor collision at frankfurt airport

Two planes in 'minor' collision at Frankfurt airport

An Air Namibia plane collided with a Korean Air jet after landing at Frankfurt airport on Saturday (Nov 16) evening, officials said, adding that no one was injured.
korean teen sensation wins panasonic open

Korean teen sensation wins Panasonic Open

Korean teenager Joohyung Kim on Sunday (Nov 17) become the second-youngest winner on the Asian Tour when he won the shortened Panasonic Open in India by one stroke ahead of local challengers Shiv Kapur and Chikkarangappa S.
the first time korean company acquires local pharmaceutical

The first time: Korean company acquires local pharmaceutical

JW Pharmaceutical Corporation acquired Euvipharm, a manufacturer of pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products in Long An, becoming the first Korean company to fully take over a Vietnamese pharmaceutical company and operate it directly.
exiled k pop star backed by court after draft dodging

Exiled K-pop star backed by court after draft-dodging

A K-pop singer who was deported and barred from South Korea for avoiding conscription by becoming a US citizen should be allowed to return after 17 years in exile, a court ruled Friday (Nov 15).
bumper investment for lozi not a guarantee of success

Bumper investment for Lozi not a guarantee of success

Despite calling for funding from South Korea’s Smilegate Investment, Lozi still may find it hard to reach far in markets where players are burning astounding amounts of money to lure in customers. Kim Huong reports.
first vietnamese awarded honorary citizen of seoul

First Vietnamese awarded honorary citizen of Seoul

A Vietnamese woman was among 18 foreigners named honorary citizens of Seoul this year for their contributions in bridging the gap between the capital city of the Republic of Korea and their home countries.
keb hana bank becomes bidvs strategic shareholder

KEB Hana Bank becomes BIDV’s strategic shareholder

​South Korea’s KEB Hana Bank has officially become a foreign strategic shareholder in the Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BIDV) following a cooperation agreement with the two sides inked on Monday.
prime minister greets rok financial groups leader

Prime Minister greets RoK financial group’s leader

The Vietnamese Government will create the most favourable conditions for firms from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to operate successfully in Vietnam, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on November 11.
giants of south korea make immediate impact

Giants of South Korea make immediate impact

There will be no need to wait until next year to see new waves of South Korean investment into Vietnam, as new developments take shape on the back of the latest moves from the governments of the two countries.
vietnam korea culture culinary festival 2019 to be held in hanoi

Vietnam-Korea Culture-Culinary Festival 2019 to be held in Hanoi

The Vietnam-Korea Culture and Culinary Festival 2019 will take place in Ly Thai To Square near Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi from November 8-10, the Republic of Korea (RoK) Embassy in Vietnam announced at a press briefing in Hanoi on October 31.
bts k pop star jungkook investigated over car crash seoul police

BTS K-pop star Jungkook investigated over car crash: Seoul police

K-pop megastar and BTS member Jungkook is being investigated over a car accident involving a violation of traffic law on his part, South Korean officials said Monday (Nov 4).