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.
South Korea to open Sejong presidential office by 2029, move 350 institutions from Seoul
World 11:50 03/09/2026South Korea's government said on Thursday it would establish a presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong by August 2029 and relocate about 350 more public institutions from the Seoul metropolitan region, as part of a drive to curb the capital's dominance.
Vietnam promotes Fine Robusta coffee in South Korea
Economy 11:23 29/08/2026Three Vietnamese coffee entities have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Coffee Association to promote Vietnam’s Fine Robusta and deepen cooperation with South Korea’s coffee industry, aiming to raise the profile and value of Vietnamese coffee in the market.
South Korea sends first container ship through Arctic route
World 11:29 23/08/2026South Korea sent its first trial container ship through the Arctic on Saturday, as the Middle East war rattles global shipping, while environmental groups warned the route could accelerate polar ice melt.
South Korean container ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern
World 11:46 20/08/2026South Korea will flag off on Saturday a container ship bound for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable, but risking friction with Western allies, as the voyage requires Russian cooperation.
South Korea unveils future technology projects, targets moon landing by 2030
World 15:46 12/08/2026SEOUL - South Korea unveiled on Wednesday an ambitious technology strategy centred on seven projects ranging from nuclear energy and quantum computing to space and biotechnology, as the country seeks to secure new growth engines beyond semiconductors and AI.
South Korea FA apologises after sex scandal adds to controversies
World 14:55 09/08/2026South Korea's under-fire football association has apologised over a series of controversies ranging from accusations of using unfair practices to appoint a coach to allegations that it provided sexual entertainment for foreign referees.
Ho Chi Minh City: Boosting Korea ties through AI, innovation
Ho Chi Minh City 15:38 07/08/2026Nearly 200 exhibitors and thousands of business matchmaking sessions will be featured at HCMC K-Brand Expo 2026, as Ho Chi Minh City and South Korea seek to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), technology, investment, startups, and workforce development.
Police raid South Korea FA in probe into World Cup coach appointment
World 17:37 06/08/2026Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World Cup campaign.
South Korea's Lee urges authorities to step up support as heatwave kills 16
World 12:04 04/08/2026South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged on Tuesday authorities to step up support for people affected by a record heatwave in the country, saying the death toll had risen to 16 and warning that extreme weather was becoming more frequent.
South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5C
World 22:11 02/08/2026South Korea registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago on Sunday, as authorities warned people to "immediately" stop all outdoor activities in affected areas.
