Panama–South_Korea_relations

Panama–South Korea relations

Panama–South Korea relations

Bilateral relations

Panama – South Korea relations are bilateral relations between Panama and South Korea, which were established in 1962.[1] Panama has an embassy in Seoul.[2][3] South Korea has an embassy in Panama City.[4]

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President Lee Myung-bak (l) and President Ricardo Martinelli (r) during their visit to the Panama Canal locks in Panama City, June 2010[1].

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.[5]

High level visits

2010 was an important year for bilateral relations. In June, 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.[1]

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

References

  1. [1]
    Korea, Panama agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation - 20 October 2010
  2. [2]
    Embassy of Panama in Seoul - Retrieved 21 October July 2019.
  3. [3]
    Embassy of Panama - Ministry of Foreign Relations, Panama
  4. [4]
    Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Panama City - Retrieved 21 October July 2019.
  5. [5]
    Asociación Panamá-Corea
  6. [6]
    "Phanama Exports by country and region 2021". World Intergrated Trade Solution.


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