Vietnam Consulate General in Busan solemnly celebrates the 80th National Day on September 2
WVR – The Mayor of Busan expressed admiration for the Vietnamese people who have overcome countless difficulties with resilient determination and extraordinary efforts to achieve the remarkable development seen today.
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| The delegates perform the flag-raising ceremony. |
On the evening of September 2, in Busan, the Vietnam Consulate General held a solemn ceremony to commemorate the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
The event was attended by a large number of guests, including Vice Mayor for Foreign Affairs of Daegu City Chung Hae Kwan, Head of the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Park Seong Ho, Consuls General/Consuls from various countries in Busan, representatives from Korean agencies, organizations, and businesses in Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, Gyeongsangnam, Gyeongsangbuk, Jeju, and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Southeast Korea.
In her speech at the ceremony, Consul General Doan Phuong Lan shared the significance of the August Revolution of 1945 and noted that over the past 80 years, Vietnam has traversed many challenging yet glorious paths. From the fiery years of fierce wars to defend the nation to the reconstruction and renewal efforts, Vietnam has emerged as a peaceful, developing nation with responsibility and standing on the international stage.
Vietnam has made remarkable strides, with its economy ranking among the world's top 32 largest economies, top 20 in trade scale, and among the 15 developing countries attracting the most investment. Vietnam consistently pursues an independent, self-reliant, multilateral, and diversified foreign policy, being a friend, a reliable partner, and a responsible member of the international community.
Consul General Doan Phuong Lan affirmed that these achievements are even more meaningful when shared with friends and close partners, including South Korea – Vietnam's comprehensive strategic partner.
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| Consul General Doan Phuong Lan speaking at the Commemoration Ceremony. |
Ms. Doan Phuong Lan expressed joy that the community of over 300,000 Vietnamese in South Korea, including several tens of thousands in the Southeast region, serves as a strong bridge, preserving national identity while integrating and transforming Vietnam-Korea friendship from words into actions, from policy into reality in daily life.
Notably, the State visit to South Korea by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Tô Lâm once again affirmed the commitment to strengthening cooperation, promoting comprehensive and sustainable bilateral relations, opening a new chapter in the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
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| Consul General Doan Phuong Lan and delegates at the Commemoration Ceremony. |
Mayor of Busan Park Hyeong Jun sent congratulations on Vietnam's 80th National Day, expressing admiration for the Vietnamese people's resilience and extraordinary efforts in overcoming difficulties to achieve the remarkable development seen today. He highly appreciated the Vietnamese community in Busan for their positive contributions to the development of the multicultural city of Busan and the increasingly close relationship between Busan and Vietnam.
Sincerely congratulating Vietnam on the 80th National Day and the inauguration of the Vietnam Consulate General in Busan, Vice Mayor for Foreign Affairs of Daegu City Chung Hae Kwan affirmed that Vietnam is a true comprehensive strategic partner of South Korea. Especially after the State visit by General Secretary Tô Lâm to South Korea last August, the relations between the two countries will expand in many areas and continue to be promoted at the local government level.
Mr. Chung Hae Kwan stated that Daegu City expects the Vietnam Consulate General to become a solid bridge, enhancing cooperation, friendship, and deepening the partnership between the two sides.
At the ceremony, attendees watched a clip summarizing the 80-year journey of building the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, enjoyed special cultural performances by the Vietnamese community in Busan, and savored Vietnamese and Korean cuisine.
Some images from the Commemoration Ceremony:
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