
On April 21, 2026, the Vietnam National Museum of History (VNMH) hosted a working session with the Korea Heritage Service, on the occasion of the Sate visit of the President of the Republic of Korea to Vietnam. The Korean delegation was led by Chairman Huh Min, accompanied by Mr. Lee Eun Seok, Director of the National Research Institute of Maritime Heritage (NRIMH) and other members. They were received by Mr. Nguyen Van Doan, Director of the VNMH together with Mr. Nguyen Quoc Binh, Deputy Director, and heads of the Museum’s specialized departments.

Most museums and monuments – both national and international have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and have faced numerous difficulties and challenges. At the same time, there is a rising demand in visiting and learning about museums and monuments. So, how do you meet the public's needs while also maintaining the museum's activities? That is the current difficulty and challenge for nearly 170 museums(1) across the country.