South Korea's Lee Meets Vietnam's Hung to Strengthen Energy and Infrastructure Ties

Lee stated that South Korea aims to act as a reliable partner in helping Vietnam achieve its goal of becoming a modern industrialized country by 2030 and a high-income developed nation by 2045 through upgrades to its industrial structure and infrastructure.

Lee referred to the potential for joint efforts to create progress along the Hong River, which flows through Hanoi. He noted South Korea's history of economic growth supported by investments in nuclear power, transportation networks, and financial systems, and stated that cooperation in these areas could support Vietnam's economic development.

Hung stated that Lee's visit would advance bilateral ties and expressed interest in closer cooperation with South Korea to meet Vietnam's long-term economic goals. The meeting occurred after Lee's summit with Vietnam's state president and Communist Party general secretary To Lam on April 22, 2026, where the leaders agreed to expand cooperation in supply chains, infrastructure, and energy.

“The Korean government will strengthen strategic cooperation with Vietnam in nuclear energy, transportation infrastructure and energy to jointly create the 'miracle of the Hong River.'”