Addressing the opening ceremony of the “RoK-Vietnam Friendship Week” on December 6, Ambassador Kim said that the decision to select Vietnam to build the RoK’s first cultural centre in Southeast Asia shows that the RoK wants to enhance its relations with Vietnam. He said the establishment of the centre is to mark the 14^th anniversary of RoK-Vietnam diplomatic ties (December 12, 1992).

He also revealed that the RoK will assist Vietnam in the film industry by training film actors and directors and boost cooperation with the country in education and training.