Vietnamese community links strengthened in South Korea
On the afternoon of July 19 in Seoul, Hoang Cong Thuy, Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, met with Vietnamese Embassy staff and community representatives in South Korea, including around 30 delegates from various Vietnamese associations. Ambassador Vu Ho updated on the community, numbering over 350,000, with nearly 100,000 Vietnamese brides and more than 100,000 students. The Vice Chairman praised the community’s integration, urged continued unity, the preservation of Vietnamese culture and language, especially among the youth, and committed to coordinated policies to support Vietnamese people in Korea.
Key facts
- Vietnam Fatherland Front vice chairman met with Vietnamese embassy staff and community reps in Seoul
- Vietnamese community in Korea numbers over 350,000 including brides and students
- Calls made for unity, cultural preservation, especially among youth, with official support pledged
Why it matters
For overseas Vietnamese in South Korea and beyond, this meeting shows official commitment to sustaining community cohesion and cultural identity amid integration. It signals continued governmental support for diaspora welfare, education, and cultural preservation, which is crucial for maintaining strong overseas Vietnamese networks and enhancing their social and economic contributions in host countries.
Source and method
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