South Korea exports nearly double in October on AI investment boom
World 10:27 01/11/2026South Korea's exports nearly doubled in October, the sharpest jump in more than 50 years, as robust global demand for AI investment boosted shipments of the country's chips, government data showed on Sunday.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: South Korea invests VND3.9 trillion in "Vietnam Valley," Vietravel Airlines has added new aircraft and plans new international routes
Vietnam News 07:30 29/10/2026South Korea is building a "K-Vietnam Valley" in Bonghwa County aimed at attracting Vietnamese families to settle long term. Vietravel Airlines has added a new aircraft and plans new international routes. Vietnam's U15 team lost 4-2 on penalties to Rwanda after a 2-2 draw in regulation time in a placement match at the U15 World Cup & Festival 2026. And there's more in your morning news round-up.
Vietnam-South Korea trade set to pass historic $100bn milestone: diplomat
Vietnam News 17:42 23/10/2026South Korea’s consul general in Da Nang City has said bilateral trade between Vietnam and South Korea is on track to exceed US$100 billion for the first time this year, a historic milestone in economic ties between the two countries.
Vietnamese theater production 'Ao quan' wins Special Work Award in S.Korea
Vietnam News 20:06 16/10/2026The Vietnamese contemporary musical theater production 'Ao quan' has won the Special Work Award at the 23rd Daegu International Healing Performance Arts Festival in South Korea, marking its first international award, according to Vietnamese People's Artist My Uyen.
South Korean megachurches probe suspected AI-linked cyberattacks
World 11:27 07/10/2026SEOUL - Two South Korean megachurches are investigating suspected cyberattacks that may have exposed the personal data of hundreds of thousands of congregants, with evidence suggesting AI tools may have been used in the attacks, according to the churches and a cybersecurity firm.
South Korea proposes film production partnership with Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:26 15/09/2026The Consulate General of South Korea in Ho Chi Minh City plans to hold a film industry forum in November to promote co-productions and expand film cooperation between the two sides.
South Korea aims to save seniors lost in digital age
World 14:24 14/09/2026A little cheer rose for 79-year-old Hwang Sun-hee after she managed to place an online order at a training session in South Korea, which has one of the world's starkest digital divides for seniors.
Vietnam seeks role in South Korea’s AI, chip projects
Vietnam News 12:06 08/09/2026Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and South Korea’s prime minister have agreed to step up cooperation in science and technology and create opportunities for Vietnam to join major South Korean projects in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).
Vietnam seeks South Korean investment in semiconductors, AI data centers
Vietnam News 21:24 07/09/2026At talks in Seoul on Monday, the leaders of Vietnam and South Korea agreed to improve policies and create a favorable legal environment for businesses and people in both countries.
'Slumping' South Korean corals worry divers, scientists studying climate change
World 12:54 07/09/2026JEJU, South Korea - Ko Myeong-hyo loved the vibrant colour and thriving life of South Korea's soft corals when she first began diving off the coast of Jeju island six years ago, looking to harvest seafood for sale.
Parliamentary diplomacy helps strengthen Vietnam-South Korea comprehensive strategic partnership
Vietnam News 11:19 06/09/2026The official visit to South Korea by National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and his spouse from September 6 to 9 comes as bilateral ties are undergoing strong, substantive, effective and comprehensive development across multiple areas.
Vietnam's NA President departs for official visits to South Korea, Mongolia
Vietnam News 11:18 06/09/2026National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man and his spouse, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, departed Hanoi on Sunday for official visits to South Korea and Mongolia.
