The article outlines the progress in exporting Vietnamese grapefruit to Korea, with the Plant Protection Department and the Korean Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency agreeing on the quarantine requirements. This agreement aims to facilitate the commercialization of Korean cantaloupe in Vietnam and Vietnamese grapefruit in Korea, with expectations for smoother export processes and increased trust between the parties. The article also emphasizes the importance of pesticide residue compliance in the Korean market, highlighting a recent incident of non-compliance with mango products from Vietnam and the Philippines. It stresses the potential of Vietnamese tropical fruits in the Korean market, given the opportunities from Free Trade Agreements and the complementary import-export structures of the two countries.