Panama–South Korea relations explained

Panama–South Korea relations are bilateral relations between Panama and South Korea, which were established in 1962. Panama has an embassy in Seoul.^{[1] [2]} South Korea has an embassy in Panama City.^[3]

Both countries are members of the United Nations.

The Panama-Korea Association was established in 2012 with the purpose of promoting and strengthening commercial, academic, cultural and friendship links between both countries.^[4]

High level visits

In June 2010, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak visited Panama. Later, in October, he received his Panamanian counterpart Ricardo Martinelli at Cheong Wa Dae for summit talks.^[5]

Trade

In 2021, Panama's exports to South Korea amounted to $380 million. South Korea is the third largest export partner of Panama.^[6]

See also

• • Foreign relations of Panama Foreign relations of South Korea
  • Indo-Pacific Strategy of South Korea

Notes and References

1. https://embassy-finder.com/panama_in_seoul_south-korea Embassy of Panama in Seoul
2. https://www.mire.gob.pa/index.php/es/embajada-de-corea Embassy of Panama
3. https://embassy-finder.com/south-korea_in_panama-city_panama Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Panama City
4. https://www.facebook.com/pg/PanCorea/about/?ref=page_internal Asociación Panamá-Corea
5. http://korea.net/NewsFocus/policies/view?articleId=83551 Korea, Panama agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation
6. Web site: Phanama Exports by country and region 2021 . World Intergrated Trade Solution.