On October 3rd, at the Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone Cultural Center Square, the People's Committee of An Giang province, in coordination with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Viet Nam, inaugurated Viet Nam - RoK Cultural Day 2026.

Viet Nam - RoK Cultural Day 2026 was held in Phu Quoc, An Giang province (Photo: vietnam.vn).

According to the organizers, the Korean side will set up spaces to promote tourism, culture, agricultural products, and characteristic foods. The Korea Tourism Organization and the Korea Creative Content Agency will implement activities to experience and learn about Korean culture and tourism. The “Viet Nam - RoK Through Books” space will display publications, documents, newspapers, and paintings introducing the countries, people, and cultures of the two nations.

On the Vietnamese side, the “An Giang Cultural Imprint” exhibition showcases the history and cultural heritage of Oc Eo - Ba The, national treasures preserved in the province, and the cultural life of the Kinh, Cham, Khmer, and Hoa communities. An Giang also introduces OCOP products, Cham cultural spaces, cuisine, heritage, and local performing arts.

The art program featured performances by Vietnamese and RoK's artists. The Korean side presented Taekwondo and traditional musical instruments in a contemporary Fusion Gukak style. The Vietnamese side included performances by artists from An Giang and Phu Quoc, along with singers Isaac and Do Nam Son.

The art program featured performances by Vietnamese and Korean artists (Photo: vietnam.vn).

In her opening remarks, Vice Chairman of the Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone People's Committee Nguyen Thi Kim Loan stated that the program provides an opportunity for people from both countries to meet, experience, and appreciate the unique cultural values ​​of each nation. Through exchanges between artists, youth, businesses, and tourists, the event contributes to strengthening understanding and fostering friendship between Viet Nam and Embassy of the RoK in Viet Nam. It also serves as an opportunity to promote the image of An Giang and the potential and unique values ​​of Phu Quoc to international friends.

According to Nguyen Thi Kim Loan, cultural exchange activities also open up opportunities to promote economic, trade, and investment cooperation and help Korean businesses understand the investment environment in An Giang province.

First Secretary of the Embassy of the RoK in Viet Nam and Director of the Korean Cultural Center Park Chan A, assessed that the program is significant in strengthening exchanges and friendship between the people of the two countries. She stated that the of the Embassy of the RoK in Viet Nam and the Korean Cultural Center in Viet Nam will continue to play a bridging role in culture, promoting people-to-people exchanges and contributing to deepening bilateral relations.

The organizers stated that the choice of Phu Quoc as the venue aims to enhance cultural exchange and people-to-people diplomacy, contributing to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. The event also links cultural activities with promoting Phu Quoc as a destination, tourism, and cooperation opportunities ahead of APEC 2027.

Cooperation for Improving Welfare System of Vietnamese People in RoK The Association of Vietnamese Community in Korea (AVCK) and Yongbong World Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 23, 2025. The agreement contributes to providing support the Vietnamese community in the host country, strengthening resources to serve the community, and promoting people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Vietnam Ranks First in Number of Foreigners with Long-Term Stays in RoK According to a report released by Statistics Korea on July 9, Vietnam ranked first in the number of foreign nationals entering the RoK for long-term stays in 2025, with approximately 98,000 people. Vietnamese citizens accounted for the largest share among foreigners staying in the country for more than 90 days.