The pilot project includes a 400m walk, a wharf, an outdoor stage, a lighting system, and other components, costing 6 million USD in total as non-refundable aid provided by the Republic of Korea government via the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

The walk along Huong river.

Speaking at the event, RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Do-hyon said the work is a symbol of friendship, solidarity and people-to-people linkage between the two countries, adding that many other projects between the two countries will be launched across Vietnam as well as in Hue city.

The walk was built at a total cost of over 5.7 billion VND (247,000 USD), connecting Nguyen Dinh Chieu walking street, a section from Truong Tien bridge to Ly Tu Trong park.

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Source: VNA