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South Korea and Vietnam are expanding policy exchanges in the cultural industry and seeking to strengthen cooperation ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in Vietnam in 2027.

On the 2nd, Kim Young-soo, 1st Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, met with Nguyen Huy Dung, Deputy Minister of the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, at the ministry building in Vietnam to discuss bilateral cultural cooperation measures.

Vice Minister Kim stated that bilateral relations are becoming closer due to recent mutual visits by the leaders of both countries, expressing his hope to expand cooperation in various fields with Vietnam, which has a high potential for cultural industry growth.

In addition, he expressed gratitude for the Vietnamese government’s cooperation in protecting the copyright of Korean content and proposed that both countries continue to work together to improve and protect copyright systems.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Huy Dung stated that South Korea is a leading nation that has promoted various policies for fostering the cultural industry, expressing hope for expanded sharing of policies and related experiences in the cultural industry between the two countries.

The two sides also exchanged views on continuing the "High-Level Dialogue on the Cultural Industry," which was first held at the 2025 APEC in Gyeongju, at the 2027 APEC in Vietnam.

Vice Minister Kim expressed expectations that the High-Level Dialogue on the Cultural Industry will serve as a focal point for cultural industry cooperation, stating that he will actively cooperate for the successful hosting of the 2027 meeting.

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