To witness the dynamism of South Korea's rise and its relationship with Asean and each bloc member, it is important to attend the reception marking the national day of Vietnam.
It is rare for a host nation's foreign affairs minister to attend a national day reception of a country that has a mission in the capital. In fact, it is a given. That was not the case for Vietnam as South Korean Foreign Affairs Minister Park Jin attended the function held recently in a five-star hotel in Seoul. In front of the event hall, dozens of South Korea's well-known global trademarks and brands, out of the 8,000 companies who have invested in Vietnam, adorned the 50-metre walkway at the venue.
