By Francesco Guarascio and Phuong Nguyen HANOI (Reuters) -New South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will host Vietnam's top leader To Lam on a visit next week, two people familiar with the plan said, as they aim to boost cooperation on technology at a time of global trade tension that could affect their ties.

South Korea and Vietnam pledge stronger trade cooperation to counter U.S. tariffs, aiming to boost economic ties and regional growth.

Vietnam conglomerate CT Group has signed a deal to export 5,000 heavy-duty unmanned aerial vehicles to South Korea, marking a breakthrough for the nation’s high-tech manufacturing sector.