🇰🇷 South Korea

South Korea diaspora in Vietnam

People from South Korea in Vietnam meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from South Korea live in Vietnam?

According to the United Nations, 48,700 people from South Korea live in Vietnam.

Therefore Vietnam ranks number 6 among the destinations of the South Korea diaspora.

In total, 2,000,000 people from South Korea live abroad, and about 2% of them live in Vietnam.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from South Korea in Vietnam

No community for people from South Korea exists in Vietnam on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Hanoï and Hô Chi Minh-Ville, and each one can host its community.

Other diasporas in Vietnam

There, the largest diasporas also come from China, Taiwan, and Japan, according to the UN. Each one has its own page on Compatri, with its cities and meetups.

Joining the South Korea community in Vietnam

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from South Korea live in Vietnam?

According to the UN, about 48,700 people from South Korea live in Vietnam. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from South Korea live in in Vietnam?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from South Korea in Vietnam?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Vietnam?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from China, Taiwan, and Japan.

When is the South Korea national day?

National Foundation Day (South Korea) falls on October 3. In Vietnam too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the South Korea diaspora also lives in the United States, Japan, and Canada. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.