Seoul, Aug. 21 -- Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) relations have entered a new era of cooperation across all fields, extending beyond economy, according to Kwon Sung Taek, Chairman of the Korea-Vietnam Economic and Cultural Association (KOVECA).

In an interview with ajunews.com on the recent state visit to the RoK of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, Kwon said the visit could be regarded as the most successful to date, noting its special significance as General Secretary Lam was the first foreign leader to visit the RoK since President Lee Jae Myung took office.

More than any other president, President Lee wishes to build the best possible relationship with Vietnam, he stressed. He added the R...