Strategic Partnerships in International Relations: The Case of Vietnam and the Repulic of Korea

Abstract

The relationship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea has gone through more than 30 years, developing comprehensive and extensive cooperation in many fields. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, Vietnam - South Korea relations have been increasingly upgraded, from partnership and dialogue to comprehensive
cooperation partnership (1992-2001), from comprehensive cooperation partner to strategic cooperation partner (2001-2009), and comprehensive strategic partnership on the 30 th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations (2022). Based on theoretical aspect of strategic partnership and significant achievements between the two countries, the article analyzes the development stages of the relationship between Vietnam and South Korea, thereby providing assessments and suggesting directions for promoting this relationship in the future.

(Received 19 June 2023; published 15 June 2024)