# South Korea–Latin America relations

South Korea–Latin America relations are relations between South Korea and the countries of Latin America.

## Overview

South Korea began diplomatic relations with Latin America in 1959 after establishing diplomatic ties with Brazil. After establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba in 2024, South Korea established diplomatic relations with all Latin American countries. Entering the 21st century, cooperation in various fields such as human and cultural exchanges between Korea and Latin America has been further strengthened.

## Relations with Latin American countries

| Country | Formal relations began | Notes |
| Argentina | 15 February 1962 | See Argentina–South Korea relations Argentina has an embassy in Seoul South Korea has an embassy in Buenos Aires. |
| Bolivia | 25 April 1965 | See Bolivia–South Korea relations |
| Brazil | 31 October 1959 | See Brazil–South Korea relations Brazil has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Brasília. In 2006, Korea's export in Brazil was 3.06 billion US dollars. |
| Chile | 18 April 1962 | See Chile–South Korea relations Chile has a Working Holiday Program Agreement with South Korea Chile-South Korea Free Trade Agreement. |
| Colombia | 10 March 1962 | See Colombia–South Korea relations Formal diplomatic relations started on March 10, 1962. Colombia sent more than 1,000 men to help South Korea during the Korean War. Colombia has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Bogotá. Colombian Ministry of Foreign Relations: direction of Colombian representation in South Korea |
| Costa Rica | 15 August 1962 | See Costa Rica–South Korea relations |
| Cuba | 14 February 2024 | See Cuba–South Korea relations Diplomatic relations were established on 14 February 2024. |
| Dominican Republic | 6 June 1962 | See Dominican Republic–South Korea relations |
| Ecuador | 5 October 1962 | See Ecuador–South Korea relations |
| El Salvador | 30 August 1962 | See El Salvador–South Korea relations |
| Guatemala | 24 October 1962 | See Guatemala–South Korea relations |
| Honduras | 1 April 1962 | See Honduras–South Korea relations |
| Mexico | 26 January 1962 | See Mexico–South Korea relations The establishment of diplomatic relations between Mexico and South Korea started on 26 January 1962. Mexico has a Working Holiday Program Agreement with South Korea Mexico has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Mexico City, Mexico. |
| Nicaragua | 26 January 1962 | See Nicaragua–South Korea relations [ko] |
| Panama | 30 September 1962 | See Panama–South Korea relations |
| Paraguay | 12 June 1962 | See Paraguay–South Korea relations Paraguay has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Asunción. There are about 5,000 people of Korean descent living in Paraguay Paraguayan gloria w/h Ministry of Foreign Relations about relations with Korea South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Paraguay |
| Peru | 1 April 1963 | See Peru–South Korea relations In June 1993, Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori visited South Korea. Peru has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Lima. There are about 900 people of Korean descent living in Peru (See also Korean Peruvian). Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Relations about relations with Korea South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Peru |
| Uruguay | 7 October 1964 | See South Korea–Uruguay relations In September 2008, Uruguayan President Tabaré Vázquez visited South Korea. South Korea has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Seoul. South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Uruguay |
| Venezuela | 29 April 1965 | See South Korea–Venezuela relations |