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Ly Xuong Can, whose Korean name is Lee Chang Kun, was born in 1958 in Seoul (Korea) with an ancient, royal identity. Lee’s ancestors are King Ly Thai To ( the first ruler of the Ly dynasty (1009–1225 of Dai Viet (modern Vietnam)) and Prince Ly Long Tuong (a prince of the Ly dynasty, later became Lee Yong-sang of Hwasan, a general of Korea) of Dai Viet. About his royal ancestor, Lee claimed that he is always proud of where he came from and has been trying to keep him and other people in his family to stay connected with their Vietnamese roots. “In 1994, our (Lee’s and his family’s) first trip back to Den Do (Bac Ninh) has drastically changed our family’s life in Korea. We soon get Vietnamese citizenship, living and doing business here until now. It is my honor to be Vietnam’s tourism ambassador in Korea for the second term…” said Lee, emphasizing the milestones in his life with big influences of both Vietnamese and Korean cultures (Photo courtesy of Lee Chang-kun). On the...

Dinh Cong Sy, vice chairman of the NA’s Committee for Culture and Education and standing deputy head of the 15th-tenure group of young NA deputies, leads the delegates. Photo: VNA Young National Assembly (NA) deputies of Vietnam and Laos held talks in Vientiane on December 23 as part of the two countries’ Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, VNA reported. Leading the Vietnamese delegation, Dinh Cong Sy, vice chairman of the NA’s Committee for Culture and Education and standing deputy head of the 15th-tenure group of young NA deputies, said young people and parliamentarians of Vietnam are deeply aware of the two countries’ great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation, which are priceless common assets. Young NA deputies from Vietnam and Laos are important forces who will serve as pillars of their countries in the future, so frequent exchanges will help them enhance mutual understanding to contribute to bilateral relations at present and in the futur...

Photo: viettravel Binh Lieu is a district located in the northeast of Quang Ninh province, Binh Lieu is about 300 km from Hanoi. This place has a mild year-round climate, diverse terrain structure, and beautiful natural scenery, which is like a “miniature Sapa” also known as the “Great Wall” of Vietnam because the mountains here are shaped like giant winding walls. The highlight of Binh Lieu tourism is probably the towering ridges covered with white reed grass in late autumn and early winter, or the charming beauty of terraced fields and Khe Van waterfall. But that’s not all, Binh Lieu also has attractive “challenging” destinations, especially for young people. Photo: commonswiki Binh Lieu has a diverse topographical structure of the high mountains belonging to the Dong Trieu – Mong Cai front. There are some peaks above sea level (over 1000 meters) such as Cao Ba Lanh (1,113 meters high), and Cao Xiem peak (1,472 meters high). In the total natural area of 47,51...