Panama-South Korea relations
Map indicating locations of Panama and South Korea

Panama

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

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]

Both countries are members of the United Nations.

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]

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]

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