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16/08/2026

A Debate Over How the Vietnam War Is Remembered in South Korea

A citizen group known as Tantan-i has been drawing attention in Seoul for protesting the way the Vietnam War is presented at the War Memorial of Korea.

The group has challenged a display featuring an order attributed to General Chae Myung-shin, stating that Korean forces should protect civilians even if it meant allowing Viet Cong fighters to escape. Tantan-i argues that the display should also acknowledge the experiences of Vietnamese civilians who were killed or wounded during the war.

In June 2025, two Vietnamese women named Nguyễn Thị Thanh, both survivors of incidents involving Korean forces in 1968, visited the War Memorial and publicly challenged the presentation. Tantan-i subsequently staged further peaceful protests, including placing the Korean word “거짓” (False/Lie) on the display and later wearing T-shirts carrying the same message.

The issue also has a legal dimension. In a landmark civil case brought by Nguyễn Thị Thanh, a Seoul court ruled in 2023 that the South Korean government was liable for compensation over the Phong Nhị–Phong Nhất incident. The ruling was upheld on appeal in January 2025. The government appealed, and the case remains before the Supreme Court.

Tantan-i is calling for the museum to include more historical documentation and survivors’ testimonies, arguing that the war should be remembered from multiple perspectives.

Sources: Yonhap News, The Hankyoreh, The Kyunghyang Shinmun, OhmyNews, and Korea-Vietnam Peace Foundation.

15/08/2026

From today, private car drivers charging passengers for rides face fines of up to 14 million VNDTPO - Decree 238/2026 officially takes effect from August 15, adjusting and supplementing penalties for several road traffic violations under Decree 168/2024. Accordingly, drivers of private cars who do not register for transport business but transport passengers for cash, take reservations, or sign transport contracts will be fined 12–14 million VND and receive a 6-point deduction on their driving license...

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From August 15th, many new regulations regarding traffic violations and official penalties will come into effect as Decree 238 amends and supplements some provisions of Decree 168.

15/08/2026

Tours using American Jeeps, Russian UAZ vehicles, and three-wheeled vehicles in Saigon, Hanoi, and the Mui Ne sand dunes have been suspended.

10/08/2026

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01/08/2026

𝗣𝗵𝘂𝗼𝗰 𝗧𝘂𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿: 𝗡𝘂𝗶 𝗗𝗮𝘁, 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗻, 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗵𝘂𝗼𝗰 & 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗵 𝗕𝗮

Discover the history of the former Phuoc Tuy Province on a thoughtfully designed journey through some of its most significant locations. This full-day experience follows the story of Nui Dat, Long Tan, Long Phuoc and Binh Ba, offering historical insight in the places where these events unfolded.
Visit Nui Dat, once the headquarters of the Australian Task Force, before continuing to the Long Tan Battlefield and Cross Memorial, where one of Australia's best-known engagements of the Vietnam War is remembered. Continue to Long Phuoc to explore the area's historical tunnel network and local heritage, then finish in Binh Ba, the site of a significant engagement in 1969.

Led by an experienced English-speaking guide, the tour focuses on historical context, personal stories and the landscape that shaped this part of the former Phuoc Tuy Province. It offers a respectful and balanced perspective for history enthusiasts, veterans and their families, researchers, and travellers seeking a deeper understanding of Australia's connection with Vietnam.

Tour Highlights:
• Nui Dat
• Long Tan Battlefield & Cross Memorial
• Long Phuoc Historical Tunnel Area
• Binh Ba
• Expert English-speaking Guide
• Small Group Experience
• Air-conditioned Transport
• Local Vietnamese Lunch

Real Places. Real Stories. Real History.

31/07/2026

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 - 𝟭𝟴 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Discover the story of Long Tan on a respectful, professionally guided battlefield experience. Visit Nui Dat, the former 6RAR area, the Long Tan Rubber Plantation and Long Tan Cross while exploring the history and landscape of 18 August 1966.

✅ English-Speaking Licensed International Tour Guide
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30/07/2026

𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙖𝙣 - 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧

For many years, repeated controversies at Long Tan have created unnecessary diplomatic sensitivities and placed additional pressure on both the Australian Embassy and Vietnamese authorities. Many of these issues have been associated with the actions of some the called "tour guides" from Australia, local guides from Ba Ria–Vung Tau and their copycat tour guides from Sai Gon, whose activities blurred the line between respectful remembrance and commercial tourism. The result has been tighter regulations governing commemorative activities at Long Tan, with the Embassy encouraging greater compliance to avoid further diplomatic tension. Long Tan should remain a place of solemn remembrance, not a tourist attraction or a social media check-in location. Respect for Vietnamese law and the dignity of the memorial is essential to ensuring that future commemorations are conducted appropriately.

28/07/2026

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙑𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨

Veteran battlefield tours are far more than historical sightseeing—they are journeys of remembrance. Many participants are veterans or family members from the United States, France, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and other nations returning to Vietnam to revisit places that shaped an important chapter of their lives.

Unlike conventional tours, these journeys span battlefields across Vietnam. French veterans often visit historic sites in the northwest, northeast, and northern regions, including Dien Bien Phu, Cao Bang, Lang Son, Hoa Binh, Na San, and Hanoi. American and South Korean veterans typically explore former battlefields from Quang Tri and Hue to Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Kon Tum, Pleiku, Tay Ninh, Binh Duong, D**g Nai, and Ba Ria–Vung Tau. Australian and New Zealand veterans frequently return to former bases and battlefields in Phuoc Tuy and southeastern Vietnam.

Every location has its own battles, military units, timelines, and historical significance. Veterans also tend to ask detailed questions, share personal memories, and discuss events beyond the planned itinerary. Answering these conversations requires far more than a prepared script—it demands years of accumulated experience, broad historical understanding, and the ability to connect individual stories with the wider context of the war.

A meaningful battlefield tour is defined not only by the places visited, but also by an experienced guide who can present history with accuracy, perspective, and genuine respect for those who lived it.

22/07/2026

Just a few hours from downtown Ho Chi Minh City lies Thiềng Liềng, a small island community hidden within the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve.

Unlike the busy streets of Saigon, life here moves at a slower pace. The island is best known for its traditional salt fields, where local families have produced sea salt for generations. Cycling along quiet village roads, visitors can explore vast salt pans, meet local salt farmers, and gain a glimpse into a way of life that has changed little over the years.

Thiềng Liềng is also a wonderful destination for nature lovers. Surrounded by mangrove forests, rivers, and wetlands, it offers a peaceful escape from the city and a chance to experience authentic rural Vietnam.

For travelers looking beyond the usual tourist attractions, Thiềng Liềng provides a unique combination of culture, community, and natural beauty—one of the most interesting hidden gems near Ho Chi Minh City.