International relations in East Asia are undergoing significant changes.

Looking back at the historical events of the 1950s, Vietnam and South Korea share similarities in their shared history of national division. To date, Vietnam has been fully reunified for over 40 years, while South Korea remains divided. Therefore, exchanging research on peace and political stability on the Korean Peninsula in particular, and in East Asia in general, plays a crucial role in the region's development and the relationship between Vietnam and South Korea.

Overview of the opening session of the conference.

Furthermore, the new world order after World War II has undergone changes. Along with the development of the economy, science, and technology, Asia in general and East Asia in particular are transforming, demonstrating their dynamism and becoming the focal point of trade and globalization, participating in a process of both cooperation and competition with full opportunities and challenges.

Against this backdrop, it is essential to examine and assess international relations in East Asia, as well as the influences and dominance of global powers, in order to achieve sustainable development and mutual benefit.

Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, delivered a presentation at the conference.

Vietnam and South Korea are two countries located in East Asia, sharing not only many cultural similarities but also a strong cooperative relationship in recent years. Currently, South Korea has numerous investment projects in Vietnam, while Vietnam is also a major economic investment partner of South Korea. It is evident that the two countries have been developing a comprehensive relationship across many fields.

This conference serves as a scientific forum for domestic and international scholars and experts to exchange academic ideas and share experiences in researching current issues in the East Asian region.

The delegates are presenting their views at the conference.

The workshop took place over two days, from June 27th to 28th, 2017, with six main sessions:

Session 1: A Unified Vietnam and the Korean Peninsula, with reports on: international and domestic challenges in unifying the Korean Peninsula; the process towards peaceful unification of the Korean Peninsula for a cooperative East Asian community; the great victory of Spring 1975 in the context and process of Vietnam's integration; and diplomatic orientation for the unification of the Korean Peninsula.

Session 2: The New Order in East Asia in the 21st Century and the Korean Peninsula, with reports on: inter-Korean dialogue in the historical and political context of the East Asian region; prospects for the reunification of North and South Korea and the establishment of an East Asian regional community: references to the reunification of Germany and Europe; the weakening of the security mechanism on the Korean Peninsula in 2015-2016 and the position of the Russian Federation.

The researchers chaired the opening session this morning.

Session 3: Separation and Unification included reports on: The political system and fundamental legal principles of a unified Korea; Leadership and nationalism in the process of Vietnam's unification; Factors influencing the economic achievements of Vietnam and North Korea; Factors affecting relations between the two Koreas.

Session 4: New Models in Negotiations on the Unification of the Korean Peninsula with Several Reports: New models in negotiations on the unification of the Korean Peninsula; Factors affecting the Korean Peninsula nuclear crisis and solutions...

Session 5: The Contemporary Role of Humanities and Economics includes reports on: Breaking the Divide and Unifying the Economy - The Path to a Greater Korea; the Role of Social Sciences and Humanities in the Process of National Unification;...

Session 6: The Korean community and Korean businesses worldwide, with reports on: The positive impact of the overseas Korean community on the reunification of the Korean Peninsula; Unified Korea and the role of reconciliation among the Korean community in the Commonwealth of Independent States...