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Korean band Highlight to enthrall Hanoi audiences at Christmas concert

Highlight, a boy band of the Republic of Korea (RoK), have been confirmed to perform at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on December 23-24 to welcome the Christmas season.

Vietnamese immigrant chosen as one of RoK Air Force’s national pilots

Lee Ho-jeong, 41, a Vietnamese-born marriage migrant, has become one of the four people chosen as this year’s national pilots of the Republic of Korea (RoK), according to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF).

Photo gallery of South Korean idols for K-pop fans in Hanoi

Using modern technology, the exhibition brings together never-before-seen images of nine South Korean idol groups in an art installation space.

Korean music festival to take place in HCM City this month

The inaugural WOW K-Music Festival 2023 is scheduled to take place on October 21 and 22 at Van Phuc City, a residential project in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam, RoK sign MoU to strengthen tourism cooperation

The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) and the Korea Tourism Organisation of the Republic of Korea (KTO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bolstering tourism cooperation in Hanoi on September 28.

Vietnam leads ASEAN in number of tourists to RoK

Vietnam has taken the lead in ASEAN in terms of the number of tourists to the Republic of Korea (RoK) amounting to 350,000 over the past ninth months, or 77% of the yearly set target (420,000 arrivals).

Korean star holds fan meeting in Ho Chi Minh City

Renowned Korean actor Lee Jong Suk took part in a Fan Meeting Tour 2023 “Dear. My with” in Ho Chi Minh City on September 25.

14 Jrai ethnic artists to attend Korean international music festival

A 14-member Jrai ethnic delegation is set to represent the nation by taking part in the Jeonju International Sori Festival 2023 which is scheduled to open on September 15 in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Vietnamese tuna exports to RoK post 2.5-fold increase

The country's tuna exports to the Republic of Korea (RoK) during the initial 7 months of 2023 reached more than US$7 million, increasing 2.5 times over the same period from last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam-RoK festival slated for September 7-9

The Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) Festival will take place in the central city of Da Nang from September 7-9, according to the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs.

South Korean teacher wants to teach Vietnamese students as a dear mother

For the past six years, Lydia Park has nurtured unique feelings toward her Vietnamese students in the Autumn Meeting cinema project, where she gives lectures on acting.

Hanoi to host Vietnam-RoK Food and Culture Festival 2023

The Vietnam-RoK Food and Culture Festival 2023 is scheduled to get underway on Tran Nhan Tong pedestrian street in Hanoi on August 26 - 27.

Direct air service between South Jeolla, Khanh Hoa to be launched in October

A direct air route linking the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s South Jeolla province and Vietnam’s central province of Khanh Hoa will be put into operation from late October, the Korean southwestern province’s authorities announced on August 21.

Flight departure time delays from RoK to Da Nang improved

A new air traffic flow management system that significantly reduces flight departure delays from South Korea to Da Nang was put into official operation from August 15.

Wanted Korean fraudster arrested Ho Chi Minh City

The police of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 have arrested a Korean national wanted by Seoul Southern District Prosecutor's Office.

K-pop rapper Jessi to give first performance in Vietnam

K-pop rapper Jessi is set to perform for fans in Hanoi on August 31, the organisers of the music gala Happy Bee 13 recently announced.

Vietnamese cultural space opens in Seoul

The Seoul Botanical Park in the capital of the Republic of Korea on August 18 kicked off a summer event on Vietnamese culture named "Scent of Green Papaya".

RoK, Vietnam recognise each other's international driving permits

Citizens of the Republic of Korea (RoK) with a valid driver's licence can soon be eligible to drive in Vietnam with an international driving permit under a bilateral pact that will come into effect on July 23.

BlackPink tour could spark expansion of music tourism in VN

The excitement among Vietnamese youth about the BlackPink concerts slated for July could serve as a catalyst for the development of music tourism in the country.

Korean language learning now booming in Vietnam

Over 50,000 students are studying Korean at more than 60 universities and colleges in Vietnam, making it the top Asian language in terms of the training scale.