Representing the Korea Labor and Society Institute was Mr. Roh Kiho, who led the delegation alongside other members of the working group.

From the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), Mr. Nguyen Quoc Khanh – Foreign Affairs Officer of the VGCL Office – was in attendance. Representing the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group Trade Union was Ms. Luong Thi Hong Nhung – Head of the Trade Union Professional Affairs Department.

On behalf of the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union, Ms. Dinh Thi Thanh Binh – Vice President – chaired the meeting, joined by representatives of the departments and offices of the union.

Ms. Dinh Thi Thanh Binh, Vice President of VETU (standing), chairs meeting

The visit was conducted under the framework of the Korea Labor and Society Institute’s cooperation program with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour.

In her remarks, Ms. Dinh Thi Thanh Binh expressed her pleasure in welcoming the delegation from the Korea Labor and Society Institute. “This visit marks a meaningful milestone in strengthening mutual understanding and the exchange of information and experience regarding the organization, role, and participation of trade unions in state management, socio-economic administration, and unit-level governance,” she emphasized.

She also expressed hope that in the future, the two sides will have more opportunities to collaborate and share best practices to improve the quality of trade union activities across all levels.

Delegates from Korea Labor and Society Institute at working session

Mr. Roh Kiho thanked the Vietnam Electricity Trade Union for the warm hospitality and expressed his desire to soon welcome a delegation from VETU to visit and work in Korea.

During the session, both sides introduced an overview of the history and development of their respective trade union organizations. This was followed by active discussions and practical exchanges on pressing labor market issues affecting the electricity sector, such as the shortage of highly skilled young workers amid population aging; employment policies and benefits for workers; and initiatives to support, motivate, and foster team cohesion among employees at the grassroots level.

Translator: Hoàng Duy Khánh