Embassy of Turkey, Seoul explained

Embassy of Turkey, Seoul
주한 튀르키예 대사관
Location:40 Dongho-ro 20na-gil, Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
Ambassador:Durmuş Ersin Erçin
Website:Turkish Embassy - Seoul

The Embassy of Turkey in Seoul (Turkish: Türkiye'nin Seul Büyükelçiliği) is the diplomatic mission of Turkey in South Korea.[1]

History

The current ambassador Ersin met with North Korean chairman Kim Yong-nam in 2018. In the meeting, Kim requested that a North Korean embassy be established in Turkey. Ersin declined the invitation, saying that it was currently not possible due to US sanctions.[2]

References

  1. Web site: T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı Seul Büyükelçiliği. seul.be.mfa.gov.tr. 2019-10-04.
  2. Web site: Kuzey Kore'nin Türkiye'de Elçilik Açma Talebine Ankara'dan Ret Cevabı Geldi. Haberler.com. Haberler.com. tr. 2019-10-04.