Latin America–South Korea relations

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Latin America–South Korea relations are relations between South Korea and the countries of Latin America.

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Overview

South Korea began diplomatic relations with Latin America in 1959 after establishing diplomatic ties with Brazil. After establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba in 2024, South Korea established diplomatic relations with all Latin American countries. Entering the 21st century, cooperation in various fields such as human and cultural exchanges between Korea and Latin America has been further strengthened.[1]

Relations with Latin American countries

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Country Formal relations began Notes
Argentina15 February 1962[2] See Argentina–South Korea relations
Bolivia25 April 1965 See Bolivia–South Korea relations [ko]
  • Bolivia has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in La Paz.
Brazil31 October 1959[5] See Brazil–South Korea relations
  • Brazil has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Brasília.
  • In 2006, South Korea's export in Brazil was 3.06 billion US dollars.[6]
Chile18 April 1962[7] See Chile–South Korea relations
Colombia10 March 1962[8] See Colombia–South Korea relations
Costa Rica15 August 1962 See Costa Rica–South Korea relations [es; ko]
  • Costa Rica has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in San José.
Cuba14 February 2024 See Cuba–South Korea relations
  • Diplomatic relations were established on 14 February 2024.
  • Cuba has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Havana.
Dominican Republic6 June 1962 See Dominican Republic–South Korea relations [ko]
  • Dominican Republic has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Santo Domingo.
Ecuador5 October 1962 See Ecuador–South Korea relations [ko]
  • Ecuador has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Quito.
El Salvador30 August 1962 See El Salvador–South Korea relations [ko]
  • El Salvador has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in San Salvador.
Guatemala24 October 1962 See Guatemala–South Korea relations [es; ko]
  • Guatemala has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Guatemala City.
Honduras1 April 1962 See Honduras–South Korea relations [ko]
  • Honduras has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Tegucigalpa.
Mexico26 January 1962[10] See Mexico–South Korea relations
  • The establishment of diplomatic relations between Mexico and South Korea started on 26 January 1962.
  • Mexico has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Mexico City.
  • Mexico has a Working Holiday Program Agreement with South Korea
Nicaragua26 January 1962 See Nicaragua–South Korea relations [ko]
  • Nicaragua does not have an embassy in Seoul. The Nicaraguan embassy first closed in May 1997. It reopened in October 2014 and closed for a second time in April 2024. Nicaragua is accredited to South Korea from its Permanent Mission of Nicaragua to the United Nations in New York City, United States.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Managua.
Panama30 September 1962[11] See Panama–South Korea relations
  • Panama has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Panama City.
Paraguay12 June 1962[12] See Paraguay–South Korea relations
Peru1 April 1963[16] See Peru–South Korea relations
Uruguay7 October 1964[17] See South Korea–Uruguay relations
Venezuela29 April 1965[19] See South Korea–Venezuela relations
  • South Korea has an embassy in Caracas.
  • Venezuela has an embassy in Seoul.
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