On the morning of October 23, 2026, Hanoi Law University (HLU) welcomed and held a meeting with Mr. IkHyeon Rhee, former President of the Korea Legislative Research Institute (KRLI). The meeting focused on discussing key areas of cooperation, particularly the establishment of a Korean Law Center at Hanoi Law University.

The meeting was attended, on behalf of Hanoi Law University, by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Quang, Vice Rector of the University, and Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Tu, Deputy Head of the Office of International Cooperation. Representing the guest delegation was Mr. IkHyeon Rhee, former President of KRLI, Senior Advisor and Head of the Uzbekistan Consultation Division.

Overview of the meeting

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Quang warmly welcomed Mr. IkHyeon Rhee back to Hanoi Law University for another visit and working meeting, following his previous visit in mid-June 2026.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Quang, Vice Rector of Hanoi Law University, in discussion with Mr. IkHyeon Rhee, former President of the Korea Legislative Research Institute (KRLI)

Mr. IkHyeon Rhee is a leading South Korean expert in law and public governance. He spent nearly 30 years working at the Ministry of Government Legislation of the Republic of Korea (MOLEG) and served as President of KRLI from 2016 to 2019. Throughout his career, he has held several important positions, including Assistant Secretary to the President of the Republic of Korea for Legal Affairs and Constitutional Researcher at the Constitutional Court of Korea. Since March 2026, he has served as a visiting professor at Tashkent State University of Law in Uzbekistan. His areas of expertise include the rule of law, legislative development, institutional reform, and international legal cooperation.

During the meeting, representatives of both sides exchanged views and discussed several key areas of cooperation:

• Promoting the establishment of the Korean Law Center at Hanoi Law University: The two sides continued discussions on the progress of the Center's establishment and shared updates on the Ministry of Justice's response regarding the use of the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). They also discussed the need for KRLI to reach an internal consensus on the supplementary document to be signed to facilitate the establishment of the Center.

• Exploring KOICA-funded projects: The participants discussed the types of projects currently prioritized by the KOICA Vietnam Office, as well as the specific eligibility criteria and requirements for securing support from the organization.

• Personnel support: The two sides exchanged detailed information on the requirements and conditions for appointing an advisor to provide professional support for the establishment of the Korean Law Center at Hanoi Law University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Quang presents a commemorative gift to Mr. IkHyeon Rhee.

At the conclusion of the courtesy meeting, Vice Rector Nguyen Van Quang expressed his appreciation for the continued support provided by Mr. IkHyeon Rhee and KRLI. He particularly highlighted their recent collaboration with the University in successfully co-organizing the K-Forum conference entitled “AI AND DIGITAL GOVERNANCE IN SOUTH KOREA AND VIETNAM” on September 9, 2026.

Representatives of both sides exchanged commemorative gifts and took a group photograph, bringing the meeting to a close in a cordial, open, and cooperative atmosphere.

Representatives of Hanoi Law University pose for a commemorative photograph with Mr. IkHyeon Rhee.