Maldives–South Korea relations explained

Party1:Maldives
Party2:South Korea
Envoytitle1:Ambassador
Envoy1:Hassan Sobir
Envoytitle2:Ambassador
Envoy2:Miyon Lee

Maldives–South Korea relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Maldives and the Republic of Korea.

History

Relations between South Korea and the Maldives were established on 30 November 1966/1967.[1] [2] The first high-level visit between the two countries occurred in October 1984, when Maldives president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom visited South Korea.[3] The Ministry of Communications of South Korea issued a commemorative stamp for the occasion.[4] Korea was among many nations to give humanitarianism to the Maldives after the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake with during 2005–2007. In November 2022, to celebrate 55 years of bilateral relations, a Maldives-Korea festival was held in Hulhumalé, with officials from both countries attending.[5] In March 2023, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding in the tourism sector, exchanging best practices on tourism planning and research.[6]

Ambassadors

Maldives

Hassan Sobir is the non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Republic of Korea and presented his credentials to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on 20 July 2023.[7]

South Korea

Miyon Lee is the non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Maldives and presented her Letter of credence to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Korea, RoK . 7 April 2024 . Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Maldives).
  2. Web site: Overview of the Republic of Maldives . 8 April 2024 . Ministry of Foreign Affairs (South Korea).
  3. Web site: Maldives-South Korea Relations . 7 April 2024 . Embassy of the Maldives, Tokyo.
  4. Web site: Postage Stamp commemorative of the State Visit of His Excellency Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, President of the Republic of Maldives . 2024-04-08 . Korean Stamp Postal Service.
  5. News: 1 December 2022 . Maldives-Korea Festival celebrates 55 years diplomatic relations . 14 July 2024 . Sun.
  6. Web site: 27 March 2024 . MoU Signed Between the Maldives and Korea on Cooperation in the Field of Tourism . 14 July 2024 . Corporate Maldives . en-US.
  7. News: Zalif . Zunana . 21 July 2023 . Maldives Ambassador presents credentials to South Korean President . 8 April 2024 . Raajje TV.
  8. Web site: Ambassador of Republic of Korea presents credentials to the President. 8 July 2024. 13 July 2024. The President's Office.