As Vietnam prepares to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, the over-370,000-strong Vietnamese community in the Republic of Korea (RoK) has voiced confidence that the new legislature will continue improving policies and tapping the intellectual and business potential of overseas Vietnamese (OVs), helping drive the country’s rapid and sustainable growth.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his Korean counterpart Cho Hyun discussed measures to further promote cooperation between Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in their phone talks on March 10.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the International Trade Association of the Republic of Korea (RoK) announced on January 26 that the RoK’s export revenue to Viet Nam in 2025 reached 62.8 billion USD, up 7.6% compared with 2024.

In his New Year message, President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung outlined a vision for the development of the Northeast Asian nation, with a pledge of turning 2026 into the first year of a national leap forward.

The first-ever writing contest featuring Vietnamese students in the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held at Kyung Hee University in Seoul on December 6, becoming a highlight in efforts to foster cultural ties between the two countries.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings on the morning of November 22 (local time) with the President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the Prime Minister of India and Spain to discuss ways to advance bilateral cooperation and exchange views on international issues of shared concern.

Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Woo Won Shik and his spouse Shin Kyunghye visited Ninh Binh province on November 22, as part of their three-day official visit to Viet Nam.

As Viet Nam grapples with extensive damage caused by recent storms and prolonged flooding, especially in the central and Central Highlands regions, the international community has offered emergency assistance to help the country overcome the crisis.

State President Luong Cuong met with Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Woo Won Shik in Ha Noi on November 21 afternoon within the framework of the latter’s official visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man.

The National Assemblies of Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) on November 20 agreed to continue strengthening political trust, maintaining regular high-level delegation exchanges, and creating a solid foundation for expanding comprehensive cooperation across all fields.

The recent joint trade–security agreement reached between the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the US marks the end of months of prolonged and deadlocked negotiations.

A delegation from the Viet Nam Journalists Association (VJA) led by its Chairman Le Quoc Minh paid a working visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from November 10 to 14.

The “Republic of Korea – Viet Nam Friendship Road 2025” programme will be held on Tran Van Lai Street (Tu Liem District, Ha Noi) on November 15-16, offering a vibrant space for cultural, culinary, and musical exchange between the two countries.

Vietnamese tourists have shown a strong preference for travelling to Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) during the autumn foliage season, with respective search volumes rising by 55% and 24% compared to summer.

State President Luong Cuong visited Busan city and met with its Mayor Park Heong-joon on November 1 afternoon, part of his working visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders' Week and bilateral meetings.

State President Luong Cuong and the high-ranking delegation of Viet Nam on November 1 evening (local time) concluded their working visit to attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

State President Luong Cuong and a high-ranking delegation of Viet Nam met with representatives of Vietnamese agencies and community in the southeastern region of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on November 1.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son outlined three priorities for APEC economies, including boosting internal trade and investment, and that with external partners, enhancing the regional connectivity of infrastructure, institutions, and people-to-people exchanges, and taking advantage of digital transformation as a new growth engine.

State President Luong Cuong’s upcoming trip to attend the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders' Week (AELW) and engage in bilateral activities in the Republic of Korea (RoK) holds great significance in various aspects, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang told the press ahead of the trip.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had meetings with leaders of the Republic of Korea (RoK), Indonesia, New Zealand, and the International Momentary Fund (IMF) in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.