South Korean foreign minister Cho Tae-yul held the second ROK–Vietnam foreign ministers’ dialogue in Hanoi on Tuesday with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son, reaffirming both sides’ commitment to deepening cooperation across economic, infrastructure and security sectors. The two ministers reviewed implementation of a joint action plan tied to their comprehensive strategic partnership and agreed to strengthen collaboration in areas including energy, nuclear power, high-speed rail, science and technology, labor and consular coordination, according to the foreign ministry.

Cho raised operational concerns on behalf of South Korean businesses in Vietnam, citing persistent difficulties with labor permits, licensing procedures and residency