Secretary General Tô Lâm and spouse participate in a tea event and traditional art showcase
South Korean President and Vietnamese General Secretary Attend Cultural Tea Party in Seoul
On August 12, 2025, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and his wife Kim Hye-kyung hosted a tea party at the Blue House in Seoul. The event was also attended by General Secretary Tô Lâm and his wife Ngô Phương Ly, marking a significant moment in the ongoing cultural exchange between South Korea and Việt Nam.
The tea party served as a friendship-building event, aiming to strengthen the bonds between the two nations. It was part of a larger cultural exchange programme, which included traditional art performances from both Việt Nam and South Korea.
During the event, General Secretary Tô Lâm and his spouse were treated to a performance of traditional Korean art, including a captivating performance on the đàn bầu, a traditional gourd zither. However, it's important to note that, based on current information from authoritative sources, there is no public record or confirmation that đàn bầu performances were a part of the official state visit from August 10 to 13, 2025.
The gathering was covered by VNS, and President Lee Jae-myung was reported to have warmly welcomed General Secretary Tô Lâm during his state visit to South Korea. The event underscored agreements in trade, science, technology, culture, defense, and people-to-people exchanges, but specific cultural events like traditional Vietnamese musical instrument performances were not mentioned in the main press releases or news articles regarding this visit.
A highlight of the evening was the photograph of Kim Hye-kyung and Ngô Phương Ly, the First Ladies of South Korea and Việt Nam, respectively, smiling together. The tea party was a testament to the growing friendship and cooperation between South Korea and Việt Nam, and a celebration of their shared cultural heritage.
