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South Jeolla apologizes after Jindo governor suggests 'importing young virgins' from Sri Lanka, Vietnam

South Jeolla has apologized for the Jindo County governor, who said the country should "import young virgins from Sri Lanka or Vietnam."

2026-02-08

Vietnam to officially recognize Korean proficiency test scores

Starting this year, scores from the Test of Proficiency in Korean (Topik) will be officially recognized in Vietnam’s university admissions process.

2026-02-03

Altar for former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan to be set up at Seoul National University Hospital

An altar for the late Lee Hae-chan, senior vice chairperson of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC), will be set up at Seoul National University Hospital’s funeral home.

2026-01-26

President Lee Jae Myung offers deep condolences over death of ex-prime minister

President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday expressed deep condolences over the death of former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, who died while visiting Vietnam. "Today, the Republic of Korea has lost a great mentor," President Lee wrote.

2026-01-26

North Korea's Kim congratulates Vietnamese leader on re-election: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has congratulated Vietnam's leader To Lam on his re-election as head of the ruling party, expressing confidence that bilateral cooperation will develop in all fields, the North's state media reported Monday.

2026-01-26

Former Prime Minister Lee still in critical condition as DP lawmakers, officials gather in Vietnam

Democratic Party (DP) lawmakers are gathering at a hospital in Vietnam to discuss response measures as former DP leader and prime minister Lee Hae-chan remains in critical condition.

2026-01-24

Presidential aide departs for Vietnam to support ex-Prime Minister Lee in critical condition

A senior presidential aide departed for Vietnam on Saturday to support former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, who remains in critical condition after suffering a heart attack during an official visit to Ho Chi Minh City.

2026-01-24

Korean coach for Vietnam to face native country in U-23 football match

Vietnam will face Korea, their head coach's home country, in the third-place match of the top Asian men's U-23 football tournament in Saudi Arabia this week.

2026-01-21

Intelligence service warns of scams in Southeast Asia after Korean rescued from Cambodian ring

A Korean man was held captive and forced to participate in scam operations run by a criminal syndicate in Cambodia, the National Intelligence Service said Tuesday, warning of similar scams targeting Koreans in Southeast Asia.

2026-01-20

Vietnam's run under Kim Sang-sik continues as team reaches U-23 quarters with three straight wins

The Vietnamese national team became the first Southeast Asian team to reach the AFC U-23 Asian Cup quarterfinals earlier this week with three straight group stage wins, continuing its successful run under Korean manager Kim Sang-sik.

2026-01-15