A delegation from the province of Phu Yen, Vietnam, visited North Chungcheong Province on May 28 to discuss economic cooperation and exchange. Pham Dai Duong, chairman of the Phu Yen Province People’s Committee, and North Chungcheong Governor Lee Si-jong signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) promising to increase exchange and cooperation between the two sides. The agreement included efforts to increase mutual investment, visitation, and cultural and arts exchange. During the Vietnam War, over 1,800 civilians were killed by South Korean troops in Phu Yen Province. (provided by North Chungcheong Province)