A celebration of the National Day of Korea organised in Đà Nẵng City. The central hub and central Việt Nam have been boosting friendship and co-operation with Korean partners in sectors of hi-tech industries, education, tourism and cultural exchanges. VNS Photos Công Thành

ĐÀ NẴNG – Đà Nẵng and central Việt Nam hold great potential to grow through cooperation with the Republic of Korea. The rich cultural assets and industrial capabilities of each locality, combined with Korea's technology and expertise, will create new avenues for collaboration in future-orientated fields.

Han Jung-il, head of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Đà Nẵng, made the statement at the National Day Reception of the Republic of Korea, Gaecheonjeol, Korea’s National Foundation Day.

He said Korean companies had established their presence in Đà Nẵng and central Việt Nam in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, shipbuilding, tourism, and high-tech industries, contributing to regional economic development and job creation.

Korean artists perform on the National Day of Korea in Đà Nẵng City's Furama Đà Nẵng Resort. Đà Nẵng and central Việt Nam are favourite destinations for Korean tourists.

“Beyond the steadily growing cooperation in tourism and economic development, Korea and central Việt Nam are expanding the horizons of cooperation into various fields such as science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation,” Han Jung-il said.

He stressed that the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Đà Nẵng will closely engage and work with the authorities of Đà Nẵng City, Huế City, and Quảng Ngãi Province, as well as with local businesses, the Korean community, and the future generations, to further strengthen ties and deepen cooperation between the two sides.

Han said: "This year marks the 4,358th anniversary of the founding of Gojoseon (Old Chosŏn), known as the first state in Korean history. Gojoseon’s founding principle is 'Hongik Ingan', meaning 'to broadly benefit all of humankind'. Transcending the boundaries of time and place, this enduring ideal continues to resonate deeply with all of us living in the modern world today.”

“Indeed, today’s Republic of Korea is deeply rooted in the spirit of Hongik Ingan, which stands upon a proud and time-honoured history of half a millennium. Therefore, National Foundation Day is not only a day to celebrate Korea's long history but also an occasion to remember how the Korean people have preserved their identity, culture, and history amidst many adversities.”

“Today, rising from the ashes of war, we have built a proud nation aiming for a per capita income of $40,000. Việt Nam, too, has preserved its national identity through countless challenges over the course of its long history while achieving dynamic economic growth. These shared experiences enable our countries to understand and deeply empathise with each other’s development journeys.”

KP VINA, an aerospace industry manufacturer of Korea, opens its first factory at Đà Nẵng City's Hi-tech Park. The factory supplies spare parts and accessories for aircraft to Asian and global markets.

The cumulative investment in the first half of this year surpassed US$100 billion for the first time, and bilateral trade volume is also projected to exceed $100 billion for the first time.

Đà Nẵng and Huế have become some of the most beloved overseas travel destinations for Korean citizens.

Last year, approximately 1.46 million Korean tourists visited Đà Nẵng, making the city the largest international tourism markets of the Republic of Korea.

Vice chairwoman of the city’s People’s Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi said Đà Nẵng has regarded Korea as one of its key leading partners in boosting friendship, investment, cultural exchanges, technology and tourism co-operations for sustainable growth.

Vietnamese students join a Korean language class at Đà Nẵng's Đông Á University. Korean language courses has been provided at the university to supply manpower for FDI enterprises in the city. Photo courtesy of Phương Chi

Đà Nẵng has established friendship and co-operation ties with nine localities of Korea, while cultural exchanges, education and tourism activities have become regular recently, Thi said.

The city, in cooperation with the Consulate General of Korea in Đà Nẵng, has launched an annual business forum – Meet Korea in Đà Nẵng – to share ideas and promote investment opportunities of the two sides, she added.

Korea currently has 345 FDI projects in the city, with a total investment of $1.5 billion. VNS