S.Korea’s Busan to boost cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City in ports, shipbuilding, tourism
Vietnam News 17:11 02/11/2025Busan City Mayor Park Heong Joon has pledged to deepen collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City and other Vietnamese localities in seaports, shipbuilding, skilled workforce training, and tourism, reinforcing the South Korea–Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership.
Death becomes a growing business in ageing, lonely South Korea
World 15:38 02/11/2025Rows of coffins line a university classroom in the South Korean port city of Busan, ready for use in training the funeral directors of the future in a rapidly ageing country.
Vietnam’s state president arrives in South Korea for APEC Economic Leaders’ Week
Vietnam News 17:29 29/10/2025Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong arrived in Busan on Tuesday afternoon to attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week and engage in bilateral activities in South Korea through Saturday at the invitation of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
Nvidia CEO expects to make announcements with South Korean partners this week
World 09:49 29/10/2025Nvidia (NVDA.O) CEO Jensen Huang said on Tuesday he expects to make announcements with South Korean companies that will please U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korea when he visits the country this week.
Vietnam’s state president to attend 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in South Korea
Vietnam News 18:51 25/10/2025Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong will lead a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week and conduct bilateral activities in South Korea from October 29 to November 1, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday.
South Korea issues travel ban for parts of Cambodia after nationals trapped in scam centers
World 12:50 16/10/2025SEOUL -- South Korea issued a 'code-black' travel ban for parts of Cambodia on Wednesday and dispatched a team of high-level officials to help nationals lured into working in scam compounds and secure the release of those held against their will.
South Korea exports beat forecasts as AI drives chip sales to record
World 15:07 01/10/2025SEOUL - South Korea's exports rose at their fastest pace in 14 months in September, blowing past expectations, as a global AI boom drove strong demand for chips, though uncertainty persisted over trade negotiations with the U.S.
South Korea airport workers go on strike starting Wednesday, Korea Airports Corp says
World 15:05 01/10/2025SEOUL -- South Korean airport workers will go on strike starting on Wednesday, the state-run Korea Airports Corporation said.
South Korea cannot pay $350 billion to US for tariff deal as Trump suggests, top aide says
World 15:43 28/09/2025SEOUL - South Korea is unable to pay $350 billion upfront in investment in the United States as President Donald Trump suggested under a deal to cut tariffs and is seeking an alternative solution, Seoul's presidential adviser said on Saturday.
S. Korea names ex-Vietnam envoy as ambassador to Japan
World 17:19 26/09/2025SEOUL -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has appointed former Ambassador to Vietnam Lee Hyuk as his first ambassador to Japan, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said Friday.
Vietnam’s Can Tho invites S.Korean investment in 5 priority sectors
Economy 16:27 25/09/2025Can Tho City in southern Vietnam is calling for investment and cooperation from South Korean businesses in five key sectors.
South Korea sends plane to fetch detained workers from US
World 16:33 10/09/2025A chartered plane left Seoul for the United States Wednesday to repatriate hundreds of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid, flag carrier Korean Air told AFP.
