Republic of Korea

US, RoK discuss promoting ties with ASEAN

May 14, 2021 | 16:36

The Republic of Korea (RoK) and the US held virtual talks on May 13 to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation with Southeast Asian countries based on Seoul's New Southern Policy and Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy.

GS25 opens 100th store in Vietnam

March 12, 2021 | 12:03

GS Retail from the Republic of Korea (RoK) has opened its 100th GS25 store in Vietnam, at the Becamex Binh Duong building in the southern province of Binh Duong, according to RoK broadcaster KBS.

MoIT reviews dumping measures on Chinese colour-coated steel

December 23, 2020 | 08:33

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) issued a decision to review the application of anti-dumping measures on some colour-coated steel products originating from China for the first time.

Korean top legislator wraps up visit to Vietnam

November 05, 2020 | 11:22

Speaker of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s National Assembly (NA) Park Byeong-seug left Ho Chi Minh City on November 4 evening, concluding his five-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Vietnamese NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Top leader receives visiting speaker of RoK’s parliament

November 02, 2020 | 21:00

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong received visiting Speaker of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s National Assembly Park Byeong-seug in Hanoi on November 2.

LG Electronics begins building R&D centre in Da Nang

November 01, 2020 | 11:34

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s LG Electronics and Trung Nam Land JSC inked an agreement on October 30 with a vision to transform Da Nang into the centre of technology and R&D in Vietnam, creating a mini 'Silicon Valley'.

Official: Upcoming Vietnam visit by Korean NA Speaker reflects close bonds

October 31, 2020 | 10:55

Secretary General of the ASEAN - Korea Centre (AKC) Lee Hyuk has highlighted the significance of the upcoming visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK), Park Byeong-seug, from October 31 to November 4.

11th ASEAN-Korea cultural exhibition slated for next week

October 28, 2020 | 16:21

The 11th ASEAN-Korea cultural exhibition will be held online in two weeks, starting November 2, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) announced on October 27.

Event invites tourists to experience Korean tourism

October 12, 2020 | 16:06

Vietnamese tourists can experience a trip to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from now to December 6 at the Lotte Center, Hanoi, through a programme hosted by the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO).

First Vietnamese bank allows transactions in RoK for local card holders

October 07, 2020 | 10:01

TPBank has become the Vietnamese first bank to allow all domestic cardholders to make payment and withdrawal transactions in the Republic of Korea (RoK) in addition to international debit cards or credit cards.

Mekong sub-region countries, RoK enhance ties amid COVID-19

September 30, 2020 | 10:57

Five Mekong sub-region nations and the Republic of Korea (RoK), on September 29, called for joint efforts to restore and promote global trade plagued by the coronavirus pandemic and to secure fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Vietnam Airlines sells tickets for commercial flight from Seoul to Hanoi

September 25, 2020 | 10:33

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines said on September 23 that it is selling tickets for Flight VN471 from the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Seoul to Hanoi, scheduled to take off on September 25 morning.

Vietnam, RoK foster bilateral relations in new situation

September 22, 2020 | 09:41

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) should continue supporting each other and sharing experience in COVID-19 prevention and control and treatment to boost bilateral relations in a new situation.

RoK’s foreign minister proposes more commercial flights be resumed with Vietnam

September 19, 2020 | 10:00

Hanoi - Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Kang Kyung-who praised Vietnam’s plans to resume commercial flights with the RoK during her meeting with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh on Friday.