south korean firms underline their social responsibilities

South Korean firms underline their social responsibilities

Corporate social responsibility is becoming more familiar in Vietnam, with Korean businesses at the forefront.
top south korean movie star lee byung hun marries

Top South Korean movie star Lee Byung-Hun marries

Top South Korean movie star Lee Byung-Hun, one of the best known faces of the "Korean Wave" of popular culture, married actress Lee Min-Jung on Saturday.
some samsung imports banned in us patent case

Some Samsung imports banned in US patent case

The US International Trade Commission on Friday blocked imports of some Samsung electronic devices following complaints by Apple that the South Korean company had violated its patents.
the show does not go on for south korean star

The show does not go on for South Korean star

South Korean star Lee Min Ho's expected concert in Hanoi will be cancelled due to too expensive ticket prices and modest sales.
south korean star concert delayed in vietnam

South Korean star concert delayed in Vietnam

South Korean star Lee Min Ho's concert, which is due to take place on August 3 in Hanoi, has been delayed because of the Vietnamese promoter's weak capability.
korean firms predict bright industrial future for vietnam

Korean firms predict bright industrial future for Vietnam

Vietnam has tightened diplomatic and economic ties with South Korea and Myanmar.
korean business helps needy vietnamese children

Korean business helps needy Vietnamese children

A US$100,000 grant agreement to support needy Vietnamese children was inked on July 14th between the Vietnam Children Support Fund and Lotte Corporation of the Republic of Korea, in the presence of Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan, Chairman of the Vietnam Children Support Council.
s koreas new film heroes n korean spies

S. Korea's new film heroes: N. Korean spies

They are handsome, daring, patriotic and multi-lingual elite fighters who dodge bullets while remaining loyal to their women and families. Meet the new heroes of South Korean cinema - North Korean spies
vietnam a big korean investment venue

Vietnam - a big Korean investment venue

A strategic cooperative contract was inked in Korea early this week under which four leading household appliance groups from the Republic of Korea would pour $45 million onto Vietnamese partner Kangaroo Group.
k pop star rain finishes military service

K-pop star Rain finishes military service

South Korean pop icon Rain was officially released from mandatory military service Wednesday, with hundreds of fans shedding tears of joy over the star's comeback.
skorean actress to attend hcmc filmmaking class

S.Korean actress to attend HCMC filmmaking class

Well-known South Korean actress Han Ga In will visit Ho Chi Minh City to share her experiences with students of the Toto Filmmaking Class.
vn textile and apparel post strong skorean growth

VN textile and apparel post strong S.Korean growth

Vietnam’s total export turnover for textiles and garments to South Korea in the first half of this year topped $660 million, a 32 percent increase year on year, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association.
finance ministry holds dialogue with korean businesses

Finance Ministry holds dialogue with Korean businesses

The Ministry of Finance on July 5 organised a dialogue conference with the Republic of Korea (RoK) businesses on tax and customs policies and administrative procedures.
lotte mart in landmark move to the capital

Lotte Mart in landmark move to the capital

South Korean retailer Lotte Mart has pushed back the date of its first Hanoi-based supermarket to 2014’s first quarter.
2000 tickets for korean stars costly show booked

2,000 tickets for Korean star’s costly show booked

2,000 tickets costing from VND2 million ($96) to VND4.2 million ($202) for the concert by South Korean star Lee Min-ho in Hanoi in August have been booked so far.