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Collections last Sunday alone topped VND14 billion, according to the production company. It surpassed 2020’s "Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula" which grossed $1 million on the first three days. The film takes place on the border with North Korea. Chun Woo (played by Go Kyung-pyo), a South Korean soldier, got a lottery ticket that wins $5.7 million, but accidentally lets it fly across the border and into the hands of North Korean soldier Yong Ho (played by Lee Yi Kyung). Chun is unable to retrieve it and Yong cannot travel to South Korea to collect the money. Things get interesting when colleagues discover the comical situation and seek to participate in the negotiations. They finally agree the North Korean will return the ticket, and the South Korean will get the prize. The swap scene involves amusing anecdotes as the two soldiers attempt to conceal their identities. After opening in Korea at the end of August, the film quickly rose to the top of the box office and … [Read more...] about South Korean comedy sets new box office record in Vietnam

The meeting took place in New York on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. Yoon became president in May and has been keen to improve relations with Tokyo, which have been plagued by disputes stemming from Japan's 1910-45 colonization of the Korean peninsula, at a time when both countries face threats from North Korea. Japan has also stressed the importance of strategic cooperation. "The two leaders agreed on the need to improve bilateral relations by resolving pending issues, and agreed to instruct their diplomats to accelerate talks between them to that end while also continuing discussions between themselves," Yonhap quoted Yoon's deputy spokesperson, Lee Jae-myoung, as saying. Lee said the leaders shared serious concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, including its recent law authorizing first use of nuclear weapons and the possibility of a resumption of nuclear testing for the first time since 2017. Both sides described talks as "informal" and said they … [Read more...] about South Korean, Japanese leaders meet, agree on need to improve ties

Many South Korean startups and investors gathered on August 30 at the Vietnam Korea Startup Entrepreneur Network Meet-Up hosted by The Invention Lab in Hanoi to discuss how to make success in the local market and their future plans here. Recent successful startups range from tutoring platforms to online motorbike stores, Le Toan David Kim, CEO of The Invention Lab said, “Vietnam is a huge market for startups, especially international ones, including those from South Korea. That market has become tiny with stiffening competition. Therefore, South Korean companies seek huge potential markets.” The company invests in South Korean startups that want to step into the Vietnamese market and it has invested in 15 companies already. “We welcomed 10 at this event and the others will meet by the end of October to show their programmes in Vietnam,” Kim added. Not only The Invention Lab, Yaho Lab, an online platform matching children with trustworthy play tutors, is also planning … [Read more...] about South Korean startups eye Vietnam takeover

The Republic of Korea Navy Cruise Training Task Group, including two ships ROKS Hansando and ROKS Daecheong, arrived in HCM City on Wednesday morning. The mission led by Rear Admiral Kang Dong-goo docked at Saigon Port this morning, September 14, to start their three-day tour of the city. This is the 15th visit by the group to Vietnam and the first visit by the Hansando to the country. Senior Captain Le Nam Son, Second-in-Command of Brigade 125 of the Naval Region 2 Command and representatives from HCM City’s agencies, were present at the port to welcome the South Korean guests. The visit is among activities to mark 30 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and South Korea. During the stay in HCM City, the South Korean delegation will meet representatives of Naval Region 2 Command, the High Command of Military Region 7 as well as the HCM City People’s Committee. They will also have exchange activities with the Vietnamese navy. … [Read more...] about South Korean naval ships visit HCM City

The Korean Business Association in the central and south of Vietnam is proposing the government to accelerate the expansion of the Korean International School in Ho Chi Minh City. According to the association, education facilities for children are one of the priorities of South Korean investors, experts, and employees, who are living and working in the city. Recently, the number of South Korean enterprises investing in Ho Chi Minh City has been increasing, also leading to a rise in education demand. Approximately 300 South Korean pupils are waiting for school enrolment. “The existing facilities of the Korean International School cannot meet the demand in the city. The tuitions in other international schools are too high and South Korean pupils cannot study in local schools due to the language barrier," the association stated. Approximately 300 Korean pupils are waiting for school enrolment. The figure is forecast to increase in the upcoming time because Vietnam is … [Read more...] about South Koreans eagerly awaiting expansion of KIS in Ho Chi Minh City

Auxiliary and high-tech companies from South Korea eye to establish their operations in Hanoi as the city is considered one of the most potential markets. Hanoi is willing to facilitate foreign companies, including South Korean firms, with favorable conditions to invest and operate in the city, Tran Sy Thanh, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, said on September 13. “Hanoi always eyes the development of auxiliary and high-tech industries, as well as the attraction of high-quality human resources,” Thanh said at a meeting with Kim Jung In, Chairman cum CEO of SEIN I&D Vietnam in Hanoi. Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh, right, and Chairman cum CEO of SEIN I&D Vietnam Kim Jung In. Photos: Cam Anh The city applauded the companies’ investment in auxiliary and high-tech industries of Vietnam, he said, hoping the companies will achieve outstanding results in production and business. "Hanoi will find solutions to provide good … [Read more...] about Hanoi pledges favorable conditions for South Korean investors

Washington is Seoul's key security ally and stations about 28,500 troops in South Korea to protect it from the nuclear-armed North. South Korea's hawkish President Yoon Suk-yeol, who took office in May, has vowed to beef up joint military exercises with the United States, after years of failed diplomacy with North Korea under his predecessor. "This exercise was prepared to demonstrate the strong will of the South Korea-U.S. alliance to respond to North Korean provocations," the South's navy said in a statement. The four-day exercise on South Korea's east coast will involve more than 20 vessels and an assortment of aircraft, which will conduct drills on anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare operations, tactical maneuvers and other maritime operations, it added. "Through this exercise, we will further improve the ability to conduct joint operations between the naval forces of the two countries," Kwak Kwang-sub, a senior South Korean naval officer, said in the statement. The … [Read more...] about US, South Korea begin naval drills after North’s missile test

Thai Binh and South Korean delegates at the conference pose for a group photo. — VNA/VNS Photo A delegation from the northern province of Thai Binh held a conference in Seoul on Thursday to call for investment from South Korean firms into the province. The event, organised with the coordination of the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea and the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME), is part of activities to enhance trade connectivity between Viet Nam and South Korea to mark the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (November 22, 1992-22). In his opening remarks, Secretary of Thai Binh’s Party Committee Ngo Dong Hai, said that for Thai Binh, South Korea has been an important partner in various fields. The province is hosting 26 projects of Korean investors with total capital of US$128 million. He invited Korean investors to the province to survey investment and business opportunities, pledging to create the best possible conditions for them, including … [Read more...] about Thai Binh seeks investment from South Korea

Truong Gia Bao, Chairman of DTS Group, attended Demo Day on Sep. 26, in Korea. This program is part of the Global Startup Step-up (GSS) event series, which searches for and promotes outstanding projects in Korea. At Demo Day, investors from DTS Group served as representatives of a startup arboretum to evaluate projects. The program attracted 180 projects, with the top 10 startups selected to compete in the final round. "DTS Group is committed to promoting, connecting, and investing in Korean projects with DTS foundations," said Truong Gia Bao. The event is hosted by Startupbranch and sponsored by Korea International Trade Association (KITA). KITA is known as one of South Korea's largest economic organizations and is made up of more than 70,000 member companies, representing a significant swath of the international trade community of Korea. KITA manages overseas marketing and investment support, promotes international cooperation, conducts information provision and commercial … [Read more...] about DTS Group seeks investment opportunities for Korean startups

A South Korean tourist was hit by a train while trying to take pictures at the famous trackside café street in Ba Dinh District, Hanoi around noon on Sunday. She was able to get up and flee the scene immediately, but the train was stopped for a while, causing congestion on nearby streets. The incident happened when railway guards had already lowered barriers to prevent traffic from crossing the track for the arrival of the Lao Cai - Hanoi train on Tran Phu and Ly Nam De Streets in Dien Bien Ward, Ba Dinh District at around 12:00 pm on Sunday. Ignoring the safety barriers, the South Korean visitor stayed near the track to snap selfies with the passing train. During the process, she was hit by the train, which was whistling to warn her. The impact sent the visitor into the wall, but the incident left her with only scratches, a source told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. While the visitor quickly left the scene, the collision forced the train to make a sudden stop, causing … [Read more...] about Hanoi train hits S.Korean visitor sneaking under railway barriers for photography