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The President of the Republic of Korea and the First Lady to pay a State visit to Viet Nam

Minh Khanh Monday, Apr/20/2026 - 17:29
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(L&D) - President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung and the First Lady are scheduled to pay a state visit to Viet Nam from April 21 to 24, 2026, at the invitation of General Secretary and President To Lam and the First Lady. This is a high-level external relations activity taking place in the context of the Viet Nam - Republic of Korea relationship continuing to develop positively, especially following the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework between the two countries.

President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung. Photo: VNA

The visit of the President of the Republic of Korea is not only of ceremonial diplomatic significance, but also takes place at a time when the relationship between the two countries is undergoing its most profound and comprehensive development to date. According to assessments by competent authorities, the elevation of bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership since 2022 has created an important foundation for expanding cooperation across multiple fields, ranging from economy and trade to science and technology, as well as people-to-people exchanges. In this context, the visit is expected to further consolidate the level of political trust, while generating additional momentum for existing cooperation frameworks.

From a long-term perspective, the visit is regarded as an opportunity for both sides to “connect visions” and shape new directions for cooperation in line with the current development context. According to analyses, Viet Nam – Republic of Korea cooperation is showing a shift from expansion in scale to enhancement in quality. This is reflected in the increasing focus on high value-added sectors associated with innovation, human resource development, and linkages within strategic supply chains. At the same time, strengthening coordination in these areas not only serves bilateral interests but also contributes to enhancing the adaptability of both economies to fluctuations in the regional and global environment.

In recent years, Viet Nam - Republic of Korea relations have not only been reinforced at the governmental level but also expanded through extensive linkages between businesses and people of the two countries. This interconnectedness has created a solid social and economic foundation, thereby enabling bilateral cooperation frameworks to be continuously maintained and developed in a stable manner. In this context, the state visit by the President of the Republic of Korea is expected to further deepen the friendly relations while opening up new avenues for cooperation in line with development requirements in the coming period.

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