Latin America–South Korea relations

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

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.

Relations with Latin American countries Country Formal relations beganNotes See Argentina–South Korea relations Argentina has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Buenos Aires.See Bolivia has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in La Paz.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. See Chile–South Korea relations Chile has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Santiago. Chile has a Working Holiday Program Agreement with South Korea Chile–South Korea Free Trade Agreement. See Colombia–South Korea relations Formal diplomatic relations started on March 10, 1962. Colombia has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Bogotá. Colombia sent more than 1,000 men to help South Korea during the Korean War. Colombian Ministry of Foreign Relations: direction of Colombian representation in South KoreaSee Costa Rica has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in San José.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.See Dominican Republic has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Santo Domingo.See Ecuador has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Quito.See El Salvador has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in San Salvador.See Guatemala has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Guatemala City.See Honduras has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Tegucigalpa.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 KoreaSee 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.See Panama–South Korea relations Panama has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Panama City.See Paraguay–South Korea relations Paraguay has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Asunción. There are about 5,000 people of Korean descent living in Paraguay Paraguayan gloria w/h Ministry of Foreign Relations about relations with Korea See Peru–South Korea relations Peru has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Lima. There are about 900 people of Korean descent living in Peru (See also Korean Peruvian). Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Relations about relations with Korea South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Peru In June 1993, Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori visited South Korea.See South Korea–Uruguay relations South Korea has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Seoul. South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Uruguay In September 2008, Uruguayan President Tabaré Vázquez visited South Korea.See South Korea–Venezuela relations South Korea has an embassy in Caracas. Venezuela has an embassy in Seoul.

Latin America–South Korea relations

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