City leaders receive commander of Korean naval ship

Standing Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Ho Ky Minh presented a souvenir to Colonel Kwon Yong Gu, Commander of the destroyer Kang Gam Chang. Photo: KHÁNH NGÂN

The visit contributes to strengthening the traditional friendship and trust, promoting the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Korea.

The Standing Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee said that South Korea is a key tourist market for Da Nang city. In 2024, South Korean tourists to Da Nang will reach nearly 1.68 million, ranking first among international visitors to Da Nang.

Following the success of the Vietnam - Korea Festival in previous years, in August 2025, Da Nang city plans to coordinate with the Korean Consulate General in Da Nang to organize the 4th Vietnam - Korea Festival, with many programs and events.

The Standing Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee emphasized that in the coming time, Da Nang City is ready to be a bridge, creating favorable conditions for the two sides' naval forces to continue expanding cooperation activities and sharing experiences to contribute to ensuring freedom of navigation, security and safety at sea.

City leaders took a souvenir photo with the delegation of the Korean naval ship. Photo: KHÁNH NGÂN

Colonel Kwon Yong Gu thanked the city leaders and departments for creating favorable conditions for the smooth visit. He also said that Da Nang city has truly impressive landscapes, making him feel familiar and close.

Previously, on May 4, the destroyer Kang Gam Chang of the South Korean Navy with 296 officers and sailors docked at Tien Sa port, beginning a courtesy visit to Da Nang city.

During the visit, the ship's command group paid courtesy visits to leaders of the City People's Committee and Naval Region 3; and visited some scenic spots in Da Nang...

Khanh Ngan

Source: https://baodanang.vn/xa-hoi/202505/lanh-dao-thanh-pho-tiep-chi-huy-tau-hai-quan-han-quoc-4006078/