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

South Korea and Vietnam's leaders pledged to deepen economic cooperation on Monday as their export-dependent countries try to shore up longstanding supply chains as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs shake up global trade.

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.