Hanoi, April 22 -- The welcome ceremony was held with 21-cannon salute, the highest level for a head of state.

General Secretary and President To Lam invited President Lee Jae Myung to the honorary podium and the military band plays the national anthems of Viet Nam and South Korea

Lee and his spouse is on a four-day State visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of General Secretary and President To Lam.

The visit is expected to go beyond ceremonial significance, helping align the long-term visions of Viet Nam and South Korea and laying the groundwork for deeper, future-oriented cooperation, said Vietnamese Ambassador to South Korea Vu Ho.

The visit offers an opportunity for both countries to shift their partnership from broad-based cooper...