Italy–South Korea relations are foreign relations between Italy and South Korea. Both countries established diplomatic relations on November 24, 1956.[1]
Italy has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Rome.
| 2006 | 2022[2] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea to Italy | $4.3B | $5.87B | |
| Italy to South Korea | $2.9B | $7.44B |
Trade is sizable between the two nations, according to 2006 figures:[3]
Italian President Mattarella visited South Korea in November 2023.
In February 2024, a photo exhibition was held at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History in Seoul to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations.[4]
In April 2024, South Korea held a special exhibition titled "Every Island is a Mountain" in Venice, Italy. It was held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the South Korean Pavilion in the Venice Biennale.[5]