HA NOI (VNS)– The first direct-link television programme between Viet Nam Television (VTV) and the South Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) will be aired tonight.

The programme is among cultural events this year to mark the 20th anniversary of official diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and South Korea.

The programme will start simultaneously at 9.30pm in Viet Nam and 11.30pm in South Korea to give an opportunity for viewers in both nations to consider the long friendship between the two countries.

Guests on the programme will be those who have made great contributions to bringing the cultures of both countries closer.

About 150 audience and guests will be at the VTV studio, including Vietnamese-Korean families. – VNS