South Korea & Vietnam
61 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
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South Korea: South Korea, represented by its President Lee Jae Myung, is seeking to strengthen strategic cooperation and broaden its diplomatic reach with fast-growing economies like India and Vietnam.
Vietnam: Vietnam is the second nation Lee Jae Myung will visit, with discussions centered on energy supply chains, critical minerals, and bolstering economic cooperation.
Apr 19, 2026 · 14 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea is a significant export market for Vietnam's fruit and vegetables, supporting the sector's growth.
Vietnam: Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports have seen significant growth, contributing to a trade surplus and strengthening its position in the global agricultural market. The country is actively expanding its market access and product diversification.
May 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea's factory activity reached a five-year high, driven by stockpiling against supply shocks and surging demand for AI-related investments.
Vietnam: Vietnam's factory PMI gauge rose, indicating expansion in its manufacturing sector.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea is named as a transshipment risk, potentially impacting its exports to the U.S.
Vietnam: Vietnam is identified as a top hub for transshipped goods, potentially facing increased customs enforcement.
Aug 13, 2026 · 61 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea detained Dong Guangping upon his arrival but a court refused to formally arrest him, leading to his transfer to a refugee center and eventual cooperation with Canada for his resettlement.
Vietnam: Vietnam deported Dong Guangping back to China in 2022, an action he now plans to sue them for.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea>>> is included in the group of countries facing a 12.5% additional tariff due to alleged failures in enforcing forced labor import prohibitions.
Vietnam: Vietnam>>> is among the countries facing a 12.5% additional tariff due to alleged failures in enforcing forced labor import prohibitions.
Jun 02, 2026 · 125 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea said it will maintain close communication with the U.S. to preserve trade benefits, noting the combined duties should not exceed 15%.
Vietnam: Vietnam faces a 12.5% tariff despite issuing a new decree on forced labor bans.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
Domestic
South Korea: Participant; benefits from supply chain security and tech collaboration.
Vietnam: Competitor for AI investments; may lose opportunities to Philippines.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea participated as a partner, supporting regional cooperation.
Vietnam: Vietnam hosted the forum, showcasing its leadership in AI governance and its new AI law. This enhances its regional standing and may attract tech investment.
Aug 04, 2026 · 7 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea is currently detaining Dong Guangping and is investigating his case, facing calls from human rights groups and its opposition party to grant him asylum and facilitate his travel to Canada.
Vietnam: Vietnam previously detained and deported Dong Guangping back to China after he crossed into its territory.
May 27, 2026 · 10 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea>>> is praised for strengthening its security commitments, aligning with the United States>>>' call for greater burden-sharing.
Vietnam: Vietnam>>> is praised for its contributions to defense commitments, aligning with the United States>>>' call for greater burden-sharing.
May 25, 2026 · 242 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea is strengthening its position in the data center market through tax incentives and supportive policies.
Vietnam: Vietnam is seeing significant growth in upcoming data center capacities, indicating a shift towards regional digital infrastructure decentralization.
Jun 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: Attended meetings, discussed regional security.
Vietnam: ASEAN member with South China Sea claims, affected by disputes.
Jul 19, 2026 · 131 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea also saw EV sales double, indicating growing demand in the region.
Vietnam: Vietnam, as VinFast's home market, is a major beneficiary of the company's success, with EV sales roughly doubling year-on-year, boosting the domestic economy.
Aug 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea's tourism and retail sectors benefit from increased payment convenience for international visitors, potentially boosting economic activity.
Vietnam: Vietnamese travelers are expected to be added to GLN's service later this year, and Vietnam is also a destination for outbound Korean travelers.
Aug 10, 2026 · 11 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea is a priority Asian market for the expanded strategic collaboration between FPT Corporation and Microsoft, focusing on accelerating enterprise AI adoption and co-innovation.
Vietnam: Vietnam is positioned as a key market for AI adoption, with the collaboration between FPT Corporation and Microsoft supporting its ambition to become an AI Frontier Government.
Jun 25, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
South Korea: The event raises international concerns about South Korea's human rights record and religious freedom, potentially affecting its international standing and diplomatic relations.
Vietnam: Mentioned as location of Thích Quảng Độ's house arrest, providing a comparative example.
Jul 05, 2026 · 26 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea's stock market experienced a significant drop, and its factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in five years, driven by firms' efforts to secure supplies amidst the Iran war.
Vietnam: Vietnam's factory PMI gauge rose, indicating expansion in manufacturing activity.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Tech
South Korea: South Korea is the home country of Lee Display and the location of the IMID 2026 event where FLiPP was unveiled. The technology reinforces South Korea's position in advanced display manufacturing.
Vietnam: Vietnam hosts Lee Display's back-end assembly facilities. The new technology may impact production processes and investment decisions in Vietnam.
Jul 20, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea has shown interest in importing Brazilian oil, potentially becoming a new trading partner for Brazil.
Vietnam: Vietnam is engaged in trade negotiations with Mercosur, which includes Brazil.
May 25, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
South Korea: South Korea is a major importer of Indonesian palm oil, coal, and nickel, and will be affected by the new trade policies.
Vietnam: Vietnam is a neighboring country and importer of Indonesian commodities, and will be affected by the new trade policies.
May 22, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
South Korea: South Korea is listed as one of the illegal markets where Sportradar allegedly had direct technical connections with illegal clients.
Vietnam: Vietnam is listed as one of the illegal markets for which Sportradar allegedly tailored product offerings.
May 21, 2026 · 278 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea is one of the countries where the EBC Elite Demo Trading Competition is being held, offering a top prize.
Vietnam: Vietnam is one of the countries where the EBC Elite Demo Trading Competition is being held, providing a market for new traders.
May 26, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
South Korea: One of the countries with which the U.S. runs a goods trade deficit.
Vietnam: One of the countries with which the U.S. runs a goods trade deficit.
Jun 26, 2026 · 22 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea is among smaller markets showing solid growth for Indian exports.
Vietnam: Vietnam is among smaller markets showing solid growth for Indian exports.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea is included in the partnership territory for Cosela commercialisation.
Vietnam: Vietnam is included in the partnership territory for Cosela commercialisation.
Jul 21, 2026 · 8 articles
Tech
South Korea: South Korea is expected to be an early adopter of 6G services, indicating its forward-looking approach to telecommunications technology.
Vietnam: Vietnam is among the countries that have seen new 5G FWA launches, indicating an expanding market for fixed wireless access services.
Jun 16, 2026 · 21 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea is the home market for both companies and a key market for the collaboration.
Vietnam: Vietnam is another market for HIGHER Corporation, potentially benefiting from the partnership.
Jul 27, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
South Korea: The United States had a goods trade deficit with South Korea in April.
Vietnam: The United States had a goods trade deficit with Vietnam in April.
May 29, 2026 · 17 articles
Business
South Korea: STT GDC operates in South Korea, supporting the country's advanced digital infrastructure needs.
Vietnam: STT GDC operates in Vietnam, supporting the country's digital transformation.
Jul 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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