International Media Covers Secretary General To Lam’s Visit to South Korea

Numerous prominent South Korean newspapers reported on General Secretary To Lam’s visit, predicting that the event would further strengthen bilateral relations.

Vietnam and South Korea Broaden Cooperation in Various Fields, Paving the Way for a Prosperous Future

General Secretary To Lam and his wife paid a state visit to South Korea from August 10 to 13, upon the invitation of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the First Lady. South Korean media extensively covered this visit, marking the first time in 11 years that a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam has visited the country. They also offered optimistic forecasts for the future of bilateral relations.

Yonhap

, a news agency, reported on the welcoming ceremony for General Secretary To Lam at the Yongsan Presidential Office in South Korea on the morning of August 11. South Korea fired a 21-gun salute to honor the General Secretary and his wife, following the most solemn protocol.

The agency emphasized that General Secretary To Lam is the first foreign leader to visit South Korea since President Lee Jae Myung took office in early June.

“The two leaders will hold in-depth discussions on political, security, trade, and investment issues, as well as future strategic areas such as nuclear power, high-speed railways, smart cities, and science and technology,” said Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu Jung. She described Vietnam as one of South Korea’s crucial comprehensive strategic partners in the region.

South Korean media quoted President Lee Jae Myung’s opening remarks during the talks, where he affirmed that General Secretary To Lam is the first foreign guest since the new South Korean administration took office. He also emphasized that South Korea always considers Vietnam a focal point in implementing its regional foreign policies.

KBS

highlighted that the Joint Statement mentioned the expansion of cooperation in future-oriented fields such as science and technology, energy, and supply chains, along with enhanced coordination on international issues.

Korea Herald

portrayed General Secretary To Lam’s visit as the commencement of an important month for President Lee Jae Myung’s diplomacy, as the South Korean leader is expected to hold talks with his American and Japanese counterparts in August.

The newspaper cited President Lee Jae Myung’s pre-visit interview, where he stated that Vietnam and South Korea are poised to elevate their relationship to new heights by broadening cooperation into “strategic and future-oriented” areas, including artificial intelligence and infrastructure.

“The relationship between South Korea and Vietnam is much closer than the geographical distance suggests,” said President Lee, describing Vietnam as an “indispensable” partner not only in economic collaboration but also in the pursuit of peace and stability.

Korea Times

reported that the leaders of Vietnam and South Korea would discuss measures to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, security, and advanced technology.

The newspaper mentioned President Lee Jae Myung’s particular interest in Vietnam and his expectation that General Secretary To Lam’s visit would become a milestone, expanding and deepening South Korea’s “Southeast Asia diplomacy.”

Chosun Ilbo

stated that South Korea and Vietnam share the goal of increasing bilateral trade to 150 billion USD by 2030.

According to the newspaper, the two countries are expected to sign approximately ten cooperation agreements in various fields, including science and technology, renewable energy, finance, education, fisheries, and nuclear power training.

Dong A Ilbo

listed the sectors that the two countries have promoted and will continue to promote, such as trade, investment, security, energy, supply chains, and future-oriented technology. It predicted that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries would be strengthened in the coming period.

The Strategic Partnership Between South Korea and Vietnam Has Emerged as a Symbol of Economic Resilience

Reporting on the visit,
Reuters

(UK) and
devdiscourse.com

(India) remarked that the meeting between the two leaders on August 11 acknowledged the efforts of South Korea and Vietnam to enhance economic and strategic cooperation. The visit by the Vietnamese leader is anticipated to facilitate South Korean businesses’ investment in key infrastructure projects in Vietnam.

Meanwhile,
ainvest.com

(US) published an article arguing that, amidst global geopolitical and trade instability, the strategic partnership between South Korea and Vietnam has emerged as a symbol of economic resilience. The article stated that the high-level meeting between General Secretary To Lam and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung marked a pivotal moment in bilateral relations and reflected the countries’ commitment to strategic investment in infrastructure and energy.

It affirmed that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between South Korea and Vietnam is a forward-thinking strategy aimed at establishing a sustainable and flexible economic corridor. By focusing on infrastructure and energy, Vietnam and South Korea are creating a resilient growth model that attracts global investors.