NA President calls for greater engagement of Vietnamese community in Korea

The request was made during a meeting in Seoul on September 6 between National Assembly President Man and representatives of the Vietnamese community in the Republic of Korea upon his arrival there on official visit at the invitation of Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Cho Jeong-sik and his spouse.

According to Vietnamese Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Vu Ho, the Vietnamese community in the country has grown rapidly, from around 100,000 people in 2015 to nearly 400,000 today, making it the second largest foreign community in the Republic of Korea.

The community is becoming increasingly diverse, including Vietnamese brides in multicultural families, workers, interns and students, as well as a large number of scientists, professors, technology experts and businesspeople.

Unlocking knowledge, technology and investment resources

At the meeting, Dao Tuan Hung, chairman of the General Association of Vietnamese in Korea, called for additional policies, specific mechanisms and simplified administrative procedures to attract and encourage Vietnamese experts, high-tech scientists and businesspeople in the country to engage in technology transfer, research cooperation and investment in key sectors in Vietnam.

In response, National Assembly President Man noted that Vietnam-RoK relations are developing strongly across a wide range of areas. During his visit, many Korean corporations and businesses have registered to meet with the Vietnamese delegation and expressed interest in expanding their investments in Vietnam.

To improve the effectiveness of investment attraction from the Republic of Korea, Vietnam should focus on technology transfer, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, intellectual property and high-quality human resource development, he said.

The goal is to build a cooperation model in which the Republic of Korea leverages its strengths in capital, technology and management experience, while Vietnam brings its advantages in production locations, human resources and market potential. This would help develop supply chains with deeper participation from Vietnamese businesses.

Under this approach, the top legislator said building technology and supply chains, expanding markets and tapping the potential of the Vietnamese community in the Republic of Korea should become key priorities of parliamentary diplomacy.

The large number of scientists, technology experts and businesspeople within the community thus provides greater scope for connecting resources in the Republic of Korea with Vietnam’s development needs.

Supporting the community and strengthening links with home

Alongside efforts to mobilise community resources, National Assembly President Man stressed the importance of improving living conditions and strengthening solidarity among Vietnamese people in the Republic of Korea.

He praised the efforts of the Vietnamese Embassy, community organisations and Vietnamese people in building a united and stable community, complying with local laws, contributing to the Republic of Korea and maintaining strong ties with their homeland.

The top legislator asked the embassy to continue closely monitoring its hotline so that community concerns can be addressed promptly, organise Vietnamese traditional events and festivals in the Republic of Korea to promote the country and its people, and strengthen outreach and support systems for individual families and community members so they can live and work with confidence.

He also underlined the need to preserve the Vietnamese language, cultural identity and national traditions, with particular attention to educating young people and children in Vietnam - Korea multicultural families.

Regarding proposals raised by the community, NA President Man said Politburo Resolution 23 on overseas Vietnamese affairs assigns the Government and the National Assembly to study and issue specific policies and regulations for overseas Vietnamese communities. Recommendations from Vietnamese people in the Republic of Korea therefore provide important input for further policy research and development.

He expressed his hope that the Vietnamese community in the Republic of Korea would remain united, actively study, work, produce and do business, contribute to the host country and Vietnam - RoK friendship, while preserving its cultural identity and maintaining close ties with the homeland.

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man begins official visit to RoK

VOV.VN - National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and his spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga left Hanoi on September 6 for an official visit to the Republic of Korea to realise Vietnam’s foreign policy priorities and enhance the role of parliamentary diplomacy.