It attracted over 160 officials, experts, and scholars from ASEAN member countries who attended both in person and via videoconference. As soon as the incidents happened, much wrongful and distorted information has also emerged on social networks and Vietnamese-language versions of foreign newswires. The signing ceremony was held within the frame work of the just-concluded state visit to Vietnam by the RoK’s President Suk Yeol. The events included an international exhibit and workshops presenting paintings by Vietnamese children as well as those by their friends from 20 other countries. They also featured a collection by young artist Thao Nguyen of Hoi An ancient town.
