Pres. Lee hosts Vietnam's leader To Lam in Seoul for key cooperation

President Lee Jae Myung is hosting Vietnam's political leader To Lam at his office in Seoul.

Their talks will include cooperation on trade, investment and science technology, including nuclear energy and high-speed rail, to bolster the two countries' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Later in the day, Lam is set to meet with heads of major South Korean businesses, including SK Group.

It's the first trip by a general secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party to Korea in 11 years.

Lam is also the first foreign leader to be hosted by the new South Korean president.