(VOV/VOvworld)- The Republic of Korea Embassy held a ceremony in Hanoi yesterday to mark the 4,345^th anniversary of the Korea’s National Foundation Day and the 20^th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Korea diplomatic ties. Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan said the two countries are conducting activities to mark Vietnam-Korea Friendship Year 2012 and increasing exchanges of high-level visits, performances and workshops. He expressed his belief that the Vietnam Korea strategic partnership will further develop for both countries’ prosperity and for peace and stability in the world. The same day, the Korea General Consulate in HCM City held a similar event.