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PSNews - The high-level talks between General Secretary and State President To Lam and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung not only reaffirmed a solid foundation of political trust, but also opened up new drivers of cooperation from economic ties and high technology to innovation. Amid a volatile regional and global landscape, both sides agreed to advance strategic linkages, aiming for bilateral trade of 150 billion USD by 2030 and the development of sustainable value chains.

Hundreds of scientists, university graduates, and Vietnamese and international students studying and living in the Republic of Korea attended a conference in Seoul on December 11 to share ideas and present new research results.

South Korean president Moon Jae-in announced on Thursday that he second US-North Korea summit as well as DPRK leader Kim Jong-un's visit to Seoul would take place "soon".

The Vietnam-RoK Strategic Cooperative Partnership has enjoyed strong and sustainable development in all fields over the past years. The RoK now ranks first in terms of investment, and second in ODA provision, tourism and trade.

PSNews – The Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (V-KIST) was officially inaugurated in Hanoi on November 21 after 5 years of preparation.

A Vietnamese - Korean cultural festival set for Ho Chi Minh City this autumnis gearing up for another extravaganza of free cultural delights, showcasing the diversity, multiculturalism and integration between the two countries peoples.

A seminar introducing Korean energy technology to Vietnamese enterprises took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 20, attracting representatives from nearly 60 firms, research institutes and State management agencies from the two countries.

PSNews-The Fire and Rescue Police Department (C66) hold a ceremony to receive five used fire vehiclesoffered by the Korean Fire Protection Association (KFPA).

The 64-year-old broke her silence on her impeachment to say "the truth will certainly come out"

Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee will go on trial for bribery and embezzlement , a court said, amid a corruption scandal that has rocked South Korea and led to the impeachment of the president.

PSNews – Vinacomin is negotiating with its partners to export another 15,000 - 20,000 tons of aluminium to Japan this month.

The Vietnam-Korea Food and Culture Festival 2016, scheduled to open in Hanoi on November 11-13, aims to tighten time-honoured friendship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea through cultural and culinary activities.

Vietnam became the biggest importer of Korean ginseng among ASEAN member countries and the 6th biggest buyer in the world last year.

The Prime Minister has approved an investment plan for a technical cooperation project sponsored by non-refundable aid from the Japanese government.