query: When did Spain and Korea start ambassadorial relations?

title: Ghana–North Korea relations

text: not. From the late-1950s to the 1980s a block of Third World countries, including Ghana rallied to condemn the one-sided recognition. In 1973, North Korea was admitted to the UN as an observer. A tour by North Korean officials to sign trade deals with several West African countries, including Ghana, took place in the summer of 1961. This was before the establishment of formal relations on an ambassadorial level, which happened on 28 December 1964. In the 1960s, North Korea's isolationist policies were viewed favorably in Ghana that professed a similar stance. Kim Il-sung, the leader of North Korea, shared

title: North Korea–Somalia relations

text: towards Ethiopia. North Korea followed suit, and provided military aid to Ethiopia against Somalia during the Ethio-Somali War. As of March 2014, North Korea and Somalia still officially maintain diplomatic relations according to the National Committee on North Korea. North Korea–Somalia relations North Korea–Somalia relations () refers to bilateral relations between North Korea and Somalia. Diplomatic relations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (commonly known as North Korea) and Somalia were formally established on 13 April 1967. This late-1950s to 1960s period was when North Korea had first declared autonomous diplomacy. During the Somali Democratic Republic, relations with North

title: North Korea–Somalia relations

text: North Korea–Somalia relations North Korea–Somalia relations () refers to bilateral relations between North Korea and Somalia. Diplomatic relations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (commonly known as North Korea) and Somalia were formally established on 13 April 1967. This late-1950s to 1960s period was when North Korea had first declared autonomous diplomacy. During the Somali Democratic Republic, relations with North Korea were close, due to shared ideals and geopolitical interests. Both countries formally adhered to anti-imperialism and Marxism–Leninism, and were aligned with the Soviet Union in the context of the wider Cold War. The Supreme Revolutionary Council established relations

title: Singapore–South Korea relations

text: Singapore–South Korea relations Singapore–South Korea relations refer to the relations between the Republic of Singapore and the Republic of Korea (South Korea). The relations between the both countries started when a trade mission from South Korea visited the Colony of Singapore in 1950. The two countries established formal diplomatic relations in 1975, but South Korea established a trade office and a consulate-general, and sent a special envoy to visit Singapore before that. Both countries are the only two United Nations members in the Four Asian Tigers. In 2014, South Korea was the fourth-largest import source of Singapore. The earliest contact

title: Holy See–South Korea relations

text: Holy See–South Korea relations Holy See–South Korea relations refers to the relations between the Holy See and the South Korea. The Catholic Church in South Korea is the fastest growing Church in East Asia. According to the Statistics, as of December 31, 2017, the number of Catholics in Korea was 5,813,770. It amounted to 11.0% of the total population of South Korea (52 million population). The total number of Catholics in Korea has slightly and consistently increased since 1950s. Historical ties between the Vatican and South Korea can be traced back to 1946 when 1947 when Bishop Patrick Byrne served

title: South Korea–United States relations

text: South Korea–United States relations South Korea–United States relations () refers to international relations between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the United States of America. Relations have been extensive since 1950, when the United States helped establish the modern state of South Korea, also known as the Republic of Korea, and fought on its UN-sponsored side in the Korean War (1950–1953). During the subsequent four decades, South Korea experienced tremendous economic, political and military growth, and significantly reduced U.S. dependency. From Roh Tae-woo's administration to Roh Moo-hyun's administration, South Korea sought to establish an American partnership, which has made

title: New Zealand–North Korea relations

text: New Zealand–North Korea relations New Zealand–North Korea relations (Korean:뉴질랜드-조선민주주의인민공화국 관계) refers to international relations between New Zealand and North Korea. Relations between the two countries have been almost non-existent since the division of Korea. During the Korean War in the 1950s, New Zealand troops fought as part of the United Nations force that repelled the North Korean invasion of South Korea. Since then, New Zealand and North Korea have had little contact, until July 2000 when North Korean Foreign Minister Paek Nam-sun and New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Phil Goff met in Bangkok, leading to the establishment of diplomatic

title: North Korea–Romania relations

text: North Korea–Romania relations The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Romania have maintained limited relations since the Romanian Revolution of 1989. Relations between the two countries began on October 26, 1948, when Romania was part of the Eastern Bloc. Romania has an embassy in Pyongyang and North Korea has an embassy in Bucharest. The Romanian People's Republic formally recognized the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on October 26, 1948 as the sole legitimate government of the entire Korean Peninsula. Both countries were allies during the Korean War in the early-1950s. In the following years, the two countries had little

title: Israel–South Korea relations

text: Israel–South Korea relations Israel–South Korea relations refers to the diplomatic, commercial and cultural ties between Israel and South Korea. South Korea has maintained relations with Israel since 1948, and in 1962 both states initiated official diplomatic relations. Israel and South Korea have expressed interest in strengthening the relationship in all areas, particularly defense, but also renewable energy, science and technology, and bilateral trade. Korea and Israel established official diplomatic relations on April 10, 1962. However, relations began immediately following the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950. David Ben-Gurion, the Israeli Prime Minister at the time, supported sending Israeli troops

title: Pakistan–Spain relations

text: Pakistan–Spain relations The Pakistan–Spain relations are the diplomatic and bilateral relations between Spain and Pakistan. The Pakistani embassy in Spain is located in Madrid and also accredited to Andorra while Spain maintains Pakistani embassy in Islamabad. Pakistan and Spain enjoy extremely cordial and friendly ties. Relations were established in the late 1950s. Pakistanis form the largest Asian immigrant community in Spain. Pakistan has an embassy in Madrid and a consulate-general in Barcelona and Spain has an embassy in Islamabad and honorary consulates in Karachi and Lahore. The current ambassador of Pakistan in Spain H.E. Rafat Mahdi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

title: Pakistan–Spain relations

text: Chancery Mr. Imran Haider Councillor/Head of Chancery Pakistan–Spain relations The Pakistan–Spain relations are the diplomatic and bilateral relations between Spain and Pakistan. The Pakistani embassy in Spain is located in Madrid and also accredited to Andorra while Spain maintains Pakistani embassy in Islamabad. Pakistan and Spain enjoy extremely cordial and friendly ties. Relations were established in the late 1950s. Pakistanis form the largest Asian immigrant community in Spain. Pakistan has an embassy in Madrid and a consulate-general in Barcelona and Spain has an embassy in Islamabad and honorary consulates in Karachi and Lahore. The current ambassador of Pakistan in Spain

title: Kenya–North Korea relations

text: the North Korean ambassadorial credentials at State House. That North Korea can use nuclear energy as long as whatever produced was used peacefully. Wetangula expressed Kenya's openness in cooperating with North Korea in multiple fronts. As for nuclear energy, Kenya which is looking to develop nuclear energy as a power source said that it was looking towards other countries for technology transfer. When asked, Wetangula directly stated that Kenya had good relations with states with more developed programmes and that North Korea isn't the only nuclear state so there wasn't much of a point. In the 1990s North Korean citizens

title: Myanmar–North Korea relations

text: along with India not to vote for a motion that recognized China as another aggressor of the Korean War. After the war, Burma began to develop contacts in both Koreas on an unofficial setting. By 1961, there were non-ambassadorial consulates of both Koreas in Burma. Burma established formal diplomatic relations with both Koreas in May 1975, after Ne Win had taken power. During the 1970s and 1980s, North and South Korea were fighting for legitimacy in the international arena. This was also reflected in the countries' relations with Burma when both tried to match each other's outreach efforts. Both would

title: Ambassadorial Scholarships

text: and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars shared with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country. Ambassadorial Scholarships Ambassadorial Scholarships (founded 1947) was a program of the Rotary Foundation. The program ended in 2013. From 1947 to 2013, nearly 38,000 men and women from about 100 nations studied abroad under its auspices. The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program was to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsored several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified

title: Ambassadorial Scholarships

text: Ambassadorial Scholarships Ambassadorial Scholarships (founded 1947) was a program of the Rotary Foundation. The program ended in 2013. From 1947 to 2013, nearly 38,000 men and women from about 100 nations studied abroad under its auspices. The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program was to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsored several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars served as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and gave presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs

title: Mexico–South Korea relations

text: Mexico–South Korea relations Mexico–South Korea relations refer to the bilateral relations between Mexico and South Korea. There are an estimated 15,000 Koreans and Mexicans of Korean descent living in Mexico. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, G-20 major economies, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations. The first contact between the peninsula of Korea and Mexico took place when Spanish born and Mexican born Jesuits from New Spain (modern-day Mexico) arrived to Korea to preach Christianity. Since initial contacts, there would be almost no further direct contact between the two nations and any contact

title: North Korea–Pakistan relations

text: North Korea–Pakistan relations Pakistan has both diplomatic and economic relationships with North Korea. The start of relations between the two countries emerged sometime in the 1970s during the democratic prime ministerialship of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, when he made a state visit to North Korea as part of his foreign policy campaign to strengthen the relations with socialist states. Pakistan has an embassy in Pyongyang while North Korea maintains an embassy in Islamabad, a vast Consulate-General in Karachi, and consulates in other cities of Pakistan. Despite the rise of anti-American sentiment in Pakistan and its mutual close ties with

title: China–Spain relations

text: China–Spain relations China–Spain relations have existed since the 16th century. Relations between Spain and the People's Republic of China were established in 1973. Contact between China and Spain first occurred between Ming dynasty China and the Spanish ruled Philippines. Spain fantasized about taking over China. When the Chinese pirate Limahong attacked Manila in 1574, officials in Fujian province were willing to let the Spanish establish a trade port on an island south of Xiamen in return for Limahong's capture. However, the governor of the Philippines at the time did not respond favourably, and the offer came to nothing when Limahong

title: New Zealand–North Korea relations

text: relations in March 2001. The New Zealand ambassador to South Korea based in Seoul is also cross-accredited to North Korea. In 2006, North Korea tested its first nuclear weapon, drawing criticism and suspension of relations by the New Zealand government, which holds a staunch anti-nuclear policy. New Zealand began re-establishing formal relations in 2007, when the New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters visited Pyongyang on November 20 to discuss possible political and economic deals with North Korea, on the basis that it start dismantling its nuclear weapons facilities. The Korean War was an escalation of a civil war

title: PRC-US Ambassadorial Talks

text: PRC-US Ambassadorial Talks PRC-US Ambassadorial Talks(Chinese:中美大使级会谈) were a series of meetings between the ambassadors of People's Republic of China and the United States from 1954 to 1970 when there were no diplomatic relations between the two countries. The first was held in Geneva, Switzerland, August 1st, 1955, between Wang Bingnan, PRC ambassador to Poland and U. Alexis Johnson, US ambassador to Czechoslovakia. Since 1958, the meetings began to be held in Myślewicki Palace, Warsaw, Poland between Wang Guoquan, PRC ambassador to Poland and Jacob D. Beam, United States Ambassador to Poland. After 1970, US began to contact PRC formally and

title: PRC-US Ambassadorial Talks

text: substituted the meetings with other channels. PRC-US Ambassadorial Talks PRC-US Ambassadorial Talks(Chinese:中美大使级会谈) were a series of meetings between the ambassadors of People's Republic of China and the United States from 1954 to 1970 when there were no diplomatic relations between the two countries. The first was held in Geneva, Switzerland, August 1st, 1955, between Wang Bingnan, PRC ambassador to Poland and U. Alexis Johnson, US ambassador to Czechoslovakia. Since 1958, the meetings began to be held in Myślewicki Palace, Warsaw, Poland between Wang Guoquan, PRC ambassador to Poland and Jacob D. Beam, United States Ambassador to Poland. After 1970, US

title: When Did You Start to Stop Seeing Things?

text: When Did You Start to Stop Seeing Things? When did You Start to Stop Seeing Things? is the tenth episode of the popular 1969 ITC British television series "Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)" starring Mike Pratt, Kenneth Cope and Annette Andre. The episode, directed by Jeremy Summers, was first broadcast on 23 November 1969 on the ITV. Jeff is hired by a company based in Metropolis House to find out who is leaking information for use on the stock market. Unfortunately matters are complicated when a financial adviser named Charles Tully is murdered in a car park late at night and

title: Equatorial Guinea–North Korea relations

text: Equatorial Guinea–North Korea relations Equatorial Guinea–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Equatorial Guinea and North Korea. While Equatorial Guinea has no representation in North Korea, it is one of few African states to have a North Korean embassy, located in the capital of Malabo. Diplomatic relations between Equatorial Guinea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, commonly known as North Korea) were established in 1969, a year after Equatoguinean independence from Spain. The country's first leader, soon-to-be President for Life Francisco Macías Nguema, would come to lead one of the most brutal regimes

title: North Korea–Rwanda relations

text: North Korea–Rwanda relations North Korea–Rwanda relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between North Korea and Rwanda. Neither country maintains an embassy in their respective capitals. During the Cold War, most Rwandan governments were deeply anti-communist. Despite this, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, commonly known as North Korea) maintained friendly relations with the country, and provided developmental aid. One example of this is the deployment of a North Korean team in 1978 and 1979, to help start up Asian carp-based aquaculture in Rwanda. Some members of the Rwandan Patriotic Front may have received military training in

text: of several TV series of the 1970 era under the title Retro-Action 1 - The cool age of TV in High Definition. When Did You Start to Stop Seeing Things? When did You Start to Stop Seeing Things? is the tenth episode of the popular 1969 ITC British television series "Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)" starring Mike Pratt, Kenneth Cope and Annette Andre. The episode, directed by Jeremy Summers, was first broadcast on 23 November 1969 on the ITV. Jeff is hired by a company based in Metropolis House to find out who is leaking information for use on the stock

title: Mongolia–North Korea relations

text: Mongolia–North Korea relations Mongolia–North Korea relations (, ) are the historic and current bilateral relations between Mongolia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). The two countries established diplomatic relations on October 15, 1948. Mongolia was the second country to recognize North Korea after the Soviet Union. Mongolia provided assistance to North Korea during the Korean War, although it did not directly participate, and it also contributed to the post-war reconstruction of the DPRK. On the basis of an aid agreement signed at the end of 1953, the Mongolian government sent 10,000 horses to North Korea. After the

title: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Spain relations

text: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Spain relations Bosnia and Herzegovina–Spain relations are the relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Spain. The historical ties between the two countries date back to the introduction of the Spanish language to Bosnia by Spanish-speaking Jews fleeing Spain after the enactment of the Alhambra Decree in 1492. During the Bosnian War of 1992 to 1995, Spain sent troops to support the United Nations peacekeeping effort in Bosnia. Spanish language was first introduced to Bosnia and Herzegovina when it was settled by the Spanish-speaking Sephardic Jews, who had fled the Crown of Castile and the Crown of Aragon following

title: Bangladesh–South Korea relations

text: Bangladesh–South Korea relations Bangladesh–South Korea relations Bangladesh is one of the many countries that has established diplomatic relationships with both the Koreas. Official diplomatic relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) was established in 1973. In 1974, South Korea opened its embassy in the capital Dhaka while her counterpart did so in 1987. In 2008, Ministry of Justice of South Korea ceased the protocol of visa exemption. It is decided in that temporary residents from Bangladesh have been over 13,000 through South Korea. Both nations should get permission from each country to enter from July 15, 2008.

title: Bangladesh–South Korea relations

text: In South Korea, there are more than 13,000 Bangladeshi foreign workers in the country. A significant number of them are temporary immigrants. This has led to prejudice towards Bangladeshi expatriates, an issue recently tackled by the 2009 South Korean film "Bandhobi", directed by Sin Dong-il. Bangladesh–South Korea relations Bangladesh–South Korea relations Bangladesh is one of the many countries that has established diplomatic relationships with both the Koreas. Official diplomatic relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) was established in 1973. In 1974, South Korea opened its embassy in the capital Dhaka while her counterpart did so in

title: Portugal–Spain relations

text: 2017 at Spanish consulates, organised by Movimiento Ibérico Antinuclear, which coincided with a meeting between Portuguese and Spanish delegates in Madrid, which ended in deadlock and Portugal to complain to the EU that Spain ignored the potential cross-border impact with no studies being carried out, which is against European Union rules. Spanish secretary of State for the EU Jorge Toledo Albiñana has said work will start regardless of Portugal's complaints and uranium bars that will remain radioactive for the next 300 years will be stored on-site. Portugal–Spain relations Portugal–Spain relations describes relations between the governments of the Portuguese Republic and

title: Australia–North Korea relations

text: Ambassador to China, was accredited Ambassador to North Korea. He presented his credentials to North Korea's vice president on 30 May 1975. The embassy was closed on 8 November 1975 following inter-governmental problems and Australian staff were withdrawn. Australia did not withdraw the accreditation of its non-resident Ambassador to North Korea, but did not renew the accreditation when it changed ambassadors to China. Talks on re-establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries were had in 1979, and again in 1990, but relations were not resumed until May 2000, and the Embassy in Seoul has been accredited to North Korea since

title: France–Spain relations

text: tense with the rise to power of Charles de Gaulle, especially when the rebel French general Raoul Salan found sanctuary among Falangists in Spain for six months in 1960–61. Nevertheless, some commercial relations were done, the French finance minister visited Madrid in April 1963 to conclude a new commercial treaty.. Nevertheless is undoubted that the aggressive rhetoric that both Franco and de Gaulle used against each other did not improve the relationship between the countries. When Spain was led by general Francisco Franco, the French believed that ETA attacks were aimed at overthrowing the government of Franco, and did not

title: North Korea–Singapore relations

text: Affairs. North Korea–Singapore relations North Korea–Singapore relations () are bilateral relations between North Korea and Singapore. Singapore and North Korea established diplomatic relations on 8 November 1975. North Korea maintains an embassy in Singapore while the latter has accredited a non-resident ambassador to Pyongyang from Beijing. The current North Korean ambassador to Singapore is Kim Chol Nam. Relationships between the two countries are not active at the official level, but Singapore has suspended trade relations with North Korea since November 2017. North Korean citizens could enter Singapore visa-free till mid 2016, when the rules were changed and North Koreans now

title: North Korea–Singapore relations

text: North Korea–Singapore relations North Korea–Singapore relations () are bilateral relations between North Korea and Singapore. Singapore and North Korea established diplomatic relations on 8 November 1975. North Korea maintains an embassy in Singapore while the latter has accredited a non-resident ambassador to Pyongyang from Beijing. The current North Korean ambassador to Singapore is Kim Chol Nam. Relationships between the two countries are not active at the official level, but Singapore has suspended trade relations with North Korea since November 2017. North Korean citizens could enter Singapore visa-free till mid 2016, when the rules were changed and North Koreans now do

title: Armenia–Spain relations

text: Armenia–Spain relations Armenia–Spain relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Armenia and Spain. The importance of relations centers on the history of Armenians migration to Spain. Approximately 40,000 Armenians and their descendants reside in Spain. Both nations are members of the Council of Europe. The first initial contact between Armenia and Spain took place in 1382 when deposed King Leo V from the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia arrived to Spain seeking assistance from Spanish King John I of Castile to regain his kingdom. In Spain, Leo V received the title of "Lord of Madrid" and stayed in Spain until 1390

title: Cuba–Spain relations

text: Cuba–Spain relations Cuba–Spain relations refer to the bilateral relations between the Republic of Cuba and the Kingdom of Spain. Relations date back more than five centuries. Cuba had been a colony from 1492 until 1898 when the United States took over the territory in the Spanish–American War. Many Cubans have ancestry dating back from Spain. Many Spaniards escaped the first Spanish Civil War and went to Cuba, and other countries, around 1820-1825. The first contact between Spain and the island of Cuba was in October 1492 when explorer Christopher Columbus arrived to Cuba. The first permanent Spanish settlement on the

title: Armenia–Spain relations

text: when King John I of Castile died. Throughout the centuries, Armenians arrived to Spain escaping war and uncertainties in their home country. Some Armenians partook in the age of exploration for Spain in the late 1400s and early 1500s. During the Armenian Genocide in 1915, most Armenians did not travel Spain, but instead went to either France or former Spanish territories of Argentina and Uruguay. On 26 December 1991, Armenia regained independence after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union. On 27 May 1992, Armenia and Spain established diplomatic relations. Since independence, over 20,000 Armenians have immigrated to Spain. In 2003,

title: Canada–South Korea relations

text: Canada–South Korea relations Canada–South Korea relations are foreign relations between Canada and the Republic of Korea. Canadian soldiers participated in the defense of South Korea during the Korean War. Full diplomatic relations between Canada and South Korea were established on January 14, 1963. Canada has an embassy in Seoul, and a consulate in Busan. South Korea has an embassy in Ottawa and three Consulates-General, in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Both nations are full members of APEC, OECD and the G20. Contact between Canada and the Republic of Korea date back to the 19th century when Canadians were some of the

title: Egypt–North Korea relations

text: Egypt–North Korea relations Egypt–North Korea relations refer to bilateral relations between Egypt and North Korea. Egypt has an embassy in Pyongyang whilst North Korea has an embassy in Cairo. Relations have remained fairly strong since the time of Gamal Abdel Nasser and the Non-Aligned Movement, when North Korea strongly supported Nasser's decision to nationalise the Suez Canal. A North Korean diplomatic delegation was sent to Egypt in 1961 for the purpose of establishing consular relations. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi refused to enforce United Nations sanctions against North Korea. Hosni Mubarak enlisted North Korean pilots to train the Egyptian Air

title: New Zealand–Spain relations

text: non-remanent seats for the 2015–2016 United Nations Security Council period. Prime Ministerial visits from New Zealand to Spain Royal visits from Spain to New Zealand In 2014, total trade between New Zealand and Spain amounted to $723 million USD. New Zealand exports to Spain include: fruit, frozen fish and sheep meat. Spanish exports to New Zealand include: self-propelled railway, tramway coaches, motor vehicles and retail machines. In October 2015, leaders of the European Union (which includes Spain) and New Zealand, announced to start the process for negotiations to a comprehensive free trade agreement. New Zealand–Spain relations New Zealand–Spain relations refers

title: Italy–North Korea relations

text: Korea at the time. In 2017 Italy expelled N.K.'s ambassador, in response to N.K.'s continued pursuit of its nuclear weapons program. Italy–North Korea relations Italy–North Korea relations () are the bilateral relations between Italy and North Korea. For a long time, North Korea was considered isolationist and "politically reclusive". That changed in January 2000, when Italy announced its opening of official diplomatic relations with North Korea by Lamberto Dini, Italy's foreign minister, who also brokered reconciliation pacts at that time with Iran and Libya of Muammar Gaddafi. North Korea's representative for the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization met with Lamberto

title: Foreign relations of South Korea

text: its FTA with South Korea The EU is seeking to improve this situation. South Korea does not currently have any diplomatic relations with the following nations. There are also no diplomatic relations with several unrecognized territories: Foreign relations of South Korea The foreign relations of South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea) are South Korean relations with other governments. The Republic of Korea maintains diplomatic relations with 190 countries. The country has also been a member of the United Nations since 1991, when it became a member state at the same time as North Korea. South Korea has also hosted

title: Egypt–North Korea relations

text: telecommunications company Orascom was critical to the establishment of Koryolink in 2008, creating North Korea's only 3G phone network. Egypt–North Korea relations Egypt–North Korea relations refer to bilateral relations between Egypt and North Korea. Egypt has an embassy in Pyongyang whilst North Korea has an embassy in Cairo. Relations have remained fairly strong since the time of Gamal Abdel Nasser and the Non-Aligned Movement, when North Korea strongly supported Nasser's decision to nationalise the Suez Canal. A North Korean diplomatic delegation was sent to Egypt in 1961 for the purpose of establishing consular relations. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi refused

title: France–South Korea relations

text: not be until the 1900 Paris World's Fair/Exposition Universelle that Korea would be "introduced" to the French public. Japan's invasion of Korea led to a break in Franco-Korean relations. For more than 40 years, from 1906 to 1949, France did not have a diplomatic representation in Korea. Yet, despite the fact that the embassy was closed, this did not mean that relations ended altogether. In 1919, a delegation of the Korean government in exile was opened in Paris in 1919, which acted as the liaison between the two entities during those difficult years. In 1949, the embassy was officially re-opened

title: Italy–North Korea relations

text: Italy–North Korea relations Italy–North Korea relations () are the bilateral relations between Italy and North Korea. For a long time, North Korea was considered isolationist and "politically reclusive". That changed in January 2000, when Italy announced its opening of official diplomatic relations with North Korea by Lamberto Dini, Italy's foreign minister, who also brokered reconciliation pacts at that time with Iran and Libya of Muammar Gaddafi. North Korea's representative for the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization met with Lamberto Dini to formally establish diplomatic ties. Formal ties with a member of the G7 was considered a huge step for North

title: Myanmar–North Korea relations

text: The Rangoon bombing on 9 October 1983 was a turning point in Myanmar–North Korea relations. Once it found out that North Koreans were behind the attack, Myanmar cut off diplomatic relations and went as far as withdrawing formal recognition of the country. Relations began to recover during the years of the Sunshine Policy when South Korea encouraged the North's rapprochement with Myanmar. Strategic considerations brought Myanmar and North Korea even closer. Burma had natural resources that North Korea needed, and North Korea began supplying Myanmar with military technology. Diplomatic relations were restored on 25 April 2007. Military cooperation between North

title: North Korea–Portugal relations

text: relationship between the two countries, such as the condolences he gave then-President Jorge Sampaio when Francisco da Costa Gomes died, and the congratulations he extended to President Cavaco Silva after he won the Portuguese elections. In 2017, Portugal cut its diplomatic ties with North Korea. Portugal has confirmed it severed diplomatic ties with North Korea amid heightened international efforts to have the North halt its nuclear and missile provocations North Korea–Portugal relations Portuguese–North Korean relations are foreign relations between Portugal and North Korea. Portugal established diplomatic relations with North Korea in February 1975. The former Portuguese colony of Macau in

title: Comoros–North Korea relations

text: the Rangoon bombing, when on 9 October that year the North Koreans attempted to assassinate the South Korean military ruler Chun Doo-hwan during a visit to Burma. For the remainder of his time in office, Abdallah maintained close relations with South Korea, visiting Seoul in 1987. Relations resumed in the 1990s, with the end of Abdallah's government in 1989, replaced by a long series of likewise unstable regimes. Comoros–North Korea relations Comoros–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between the Comoros and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. Neither nation

title: Cuba–Spain relations

text: Spain is the largest foreign investor in Cuba from the European Union; Cuba is Spain’s 42nd largest trading partner globally and 4th largest from Latin America (after Mexico, Brazil and Chile). Cuba–Spain relations Cuba–Spain relations refer to the bilateral relations between the Republic of Cuba and the Kingdom of Spain. Relations date back more than five centuries. Cuba had been a colony from 1492 until 1898 when the United States took over the territory in the Spanish–American War. Many Cubans have ancestry dating back from Spain. Many Spaniards escaped the first Spanish Civil War and went to Cuba, and other

title: Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598)

text: conquest of China, or facing the prospect of open war with Japan. However, as Tsushima Island enjoyed a special trading position as the single checkpoint to Korea for all Japanese ships and had permission from Korea to trade with as many as 50 of its own vessels, the Sō family had a vested interest in preventing conflict with Korea, and delayed the talks for nearly two years. Even when Hideyoshi renewed his order, Sō Yoshitoshi reduced the visit to the Korean court to a campaign to better relations between the two countries. Near the end of the ambassadorial mission, Yoshitoshi

title: Foreign relations of South Korea

text: Foreign relations of South Korea The foreign relations of South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea) are South Korean relations with other governments. The Republic of Korea maintains diplomatic relations with 190 countries. The country has also been a member of the United Nations since 1991, when it became a member state at the same time as North Korea. South Korea has also hosted major international events such as the 1988 Summer Olympics and 2002 World Cup Soccer Tournament (2002 FIFA World Cup co-hosted with Japan) and the 2011 IAAF World Championships Daegu South Korea. Furthermore, South Korea had hosted

title: Foreign relations of North Korea

text: the start of the Cold War, the DPRK only had diplomatic recognition by Communist countries. Over the following decades, it established relations with developing countries and joined the Non-Aligned Movement. When the Eastern Bloc collapsed in the years 1989–1991, the DPRK made efforts to improve its diplomatic relations with developed capitalist countries. At the same time there were international efforts to resolve the confrontation on the Korean peninsula, especially when the North acquired nuclear weapons after the demise of the Soviet Union, its main economic backer. In 2018, Kim Jong-un made a sudden peace overture towards South Korea and the

title: Hungary–North Korea relations

text: Hungary–North Korea relations Hungary–North Korea relations are foreign relations between Hungary and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. Relations between the two countries existed since the Korean War, but however have evolved into conflicts. Following the Korean War, the DPRK sent a number of its veterans to Hungary as exchange students. When the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 began, roughly 200 of these students joined in; their war experience proved to be of aid to the Hungarian students, many of whom lacked military training and could not operate the weapons and equipment they captured. In the

title: Hungary–North Korea relations

text: in Budapest had been involved in international arms trafficking while in Hungary. Hungary–North Korea relations Hungary–North Korea relations are foreign relations between Hungary and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. Relations between the two countries existed since the Korean War, but however have evolved into conflicts. Following the Korean War, the DPRK sent a number of its veterans to Hungary as exchange students. When the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 began, roughly 200 of these students joined in; their war experience proved to be of aid to the Hungarian students, many of whom lacked military training

title: Japan–North Korea relations

text: eyes of many potential supporters in Japan. Japanese who had accompanied their spouses to North Korea had endured severe hardships and were prevented from communicating with relatives and friends in Japan. Japan watched with disdain as North Korea gave safe haven to elements of the Japanese Red Army, which Japan designates as a terrorist group. North Korea's inability or refusal to pay its debts to Japanese traders also reinforced popular Japanese disdain for North Korea. Japan–North Korea relations turned more antagonistic in the late 1980s. The two governments did not maintain diplomatic relations and had no substantive contacts. The opposition

title: Hong Kong–Spain relations

text: Hong Kong–Spain relations Hong Kong–Spain relations refers to international relations between Hong Kong and Spain. Hong Kong and Spain bilateral relations could be traced back to the Age of Discovery, when Hong Kong was a colony of the Portuguese Empire as Tamão, and a trading outpost of Ming Empire. Scholar has suggested that the Ming Empire and the Spanish Empire's direct contact could be traced back to the 1570s when the Spaniards were able to establish Manila as a trade base. The pre-modern trans-Pacific linkage had a far-reaching impact that touched areas including Hong Kong and Spanish America. Spain has

title: History of Japan–Korea relations

text: in Tianjin City (Jingo Incident). The Min family including Queen Min assumed authority, but relations between Korea and Japan did not turn better. Queen Min were changing their policies from pro-Japanese to pro-Qing China. In the Sino-Japanese War, When Japan beat China in 1895, the Treaty of Shimonoseki was concluded, and removed China's suzerainty over Korea. Korea then gravitated closer to Russia. Japan became alarmed when Russia enhanced its grip and influence over the Korean peninsula by acquiring vital state assets such as the mining rights in Chongsong and Gyeongwon sold off by Queen Min, timber rights in the north,

title: Iceland–North Korea relations

text: Iceland–North Korea relations Iceland–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Iceland and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. Neither nation maintains an embassy in their respective capitals. Instead, the Icelandic ambassador in Beijing is also accredited to North Korea, while the North Korean ambassador in Stockholm is accredited to Iceland. The Swedish embassy in Pyongyang handles visa matters on behalf of Iceland. According to most sources, diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1973, when all Nordic countries jointly opted to recognize the DPRK, ending the country's

title: Japan–Spain relations

text: Japan–Spain relations Japan–Spain relations refers to the bilateral relations between Japan and Spain. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The first contact between Japan and Spain occurred in 1549 when Spanish missionary Francis Xavier arrived to Japan. While in Japan, Xavier embarked upon a major evangelizing project and he founded the first Catholic colony in Japan. In 1565, Spain created the Manila-Acapulco trade route, which was a trade routes between Manila, capital of the Philippines and the Mexican port of Acapulco (both nations under Spanish rule at the time). Through this trade route, Spanish

title: Bosnia and Herzegovina–Spain relations

text: agreement of friendship and cooperation with Sarajevo in 1994, and opened the Local Democracy Embassy, staffed by Barcelona's representative, in Sarajevo in 1996. Bosnia and Herzegovina–Spain relations Bosnia and Herzegovina–Spain relations are the relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Spain. The historical ties between the two countries date back to the introduction of the Spanish language to Bosnia by Spanish-speaking Jews fleeing Spain after the enactment of the Alhambra Decree in 1492. During the Bosnian War of 1992 to 1995, Spain sent troops to support the United Nations peacekeeping effort in Bosnia. Spanish language was first introduced to Bosnia and

title: Colombia–Spain relations

text: (which includes Spain). Colombia–Spain relations Colombian-Spain relations are the bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Spain and the Republic of Colombia, formally established in 1881, several decades after Colombia's independence from the Spanish Empire. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations. The territory that became Colombia was first visited by Europeans when the first expedition of Alonso de Ojeda arrived at the Cabo de la Vela in 1499. The Spanish made several attempts to settle along the north coast of today's Colombia in the early 16th century, but their first permanent settlement, at

title: Canada–South Korea relations

text: in technology and resources, South Korea did not commit to a lifting of the ban on Canadian beef. In October 2011, Canadian Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz stated that he felt confident that South Korea would reopen the South Korean market to Canadian beef by year's end. The ban has existed since 2003. Trade relations in the beef market have softened as of early 2012, ending the ban of imported beef. Canada continues to make significant strides in relations with Korea in many areas, including open free trade agreements. On March 11, 2014, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and President Park Geun-hye

title: Canada–Spain relations

text: 1959, both nations eliminated visa requirements for their citizens. In March 1995, relations between both nations reached an all-time low when a Spanish fishing boat called the "Estai" with a crew of 45 was seized just outside of Canada's Exclusive Economic Zone because the Canadian government accused Spain of overfishing turbots near its waters, triggering the "Turbot War" ("Guerra del fletán" in Spanish). During the crisis, Spain imposed visas on Canadian citizens visiting Spain and threatened to break diplomatic relations with Canada. Spain began sending Serviola-class patrol boat to protect their trawlers when Canada began to cut the nets of

title: Spain–Uruguay relations

text: Spain–Uruguay relations Spain–Uruguay refers to the current and historical relations between Spain and Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Association of Spanish Language Academies and the Organization of Ibero-American States. In 1516, the first European to arrive to present-day Uruguay was Spanish explorer Juan Díaz de Solís. In 1526, explorer Sebastian Cabot named the land "Banda Oriental del Uruguay", however, he did not establish any settlements in the land as he believed it to be unattractive for settlement. In the 1620s, Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries established the first missions in Banda Oriental. By the late 1600s, Spanish settlers came

title: North Korea–United States relations

text: U.S. negotiated peace at the end of the Russo-Japanese War. Japan persuaded the U.S. to accept Korea as part of Japan's sphere of influence, and the United States did not protest when Japan annexed Korea five years later. Korean nationalists unsuccessfully petitioned the United States to support their cause at the Versailles Treaty conference under Woodrow Wilson's principle of national self-determination. The United Nations divided Korea after World War II along the 38th parallel, intending this as a temporary measure. However, the breakdown of relations between the U.S. and USSR prevented a reunification. During the U.S. army's occupation of South

title: New Zealand–Spain relations

text: New Zealand–Spain relations New Zealand–Spain relations refers to the diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Spain. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations. First contact between Spanish sailors and inhabitants of New Zealand may have transpired in the 17th century when Spanish galleons sailed the Pacific Ocean, mainly between present day Manila, Philippines and Acapulco, Mexico. New Zealand soon became a British territory and Spain's influence in the region decreased after the end of the Spanish–American War when Spain ceded its territories of the Philippines and Guam to the United States

title: Foreign relations of North Korea

text: off diplomatic relations and went as far as withdrawing formal recognition of the country. Relations began to recover during the years of the Sunshine Policy when South Korea encouraged the North's rapprochement with Myanmar. Strategic considerations brought Myanmar and North Korea even closer. Myanmar had natural resources that North Korea needed, and North Korea began supplying Myanmar with military technology. Diplomatic relations were restored on 25 April 2007. Military cooperation between North Korea and Myanmar deepened into cooperation with nuclear issues. Myanmar is believed to operate a nuclear weapons program that seeks to emulate the success of North Korea's nuclear

title: Philippines–South Korea relations

text: Philippines–South Korea relations The South Korea–Philippines relations () () refers to the bilateral relations of the Republic of Korea and the Republic of the Philippines. South Korea has an embassy in Manila while the Philippines has an embassy in Seoul. Leaders of the two states Bilateral relations between South Korea and the Philippines were established on March 3, 1949 upon the recognition of Republic of Korea as a sovereign state by the Philippines. The Philippines was the fifth state to recognize the Republic of Korea and the first ASEAN country to establish relations with South Korea. South Korea is the

title: Burkina Faso–North Korea relations

text: Burkina Faso–North Korea relations Burkina Faso–North Korea relations refers to the current and historical relationship between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Burkina Faso. Neither country maintains an embassy in the other, although the DPRK formerly had an ambassador accredited in the Burkinabé capital Ouagadougou. Relations were especially close during the Cold War, when the DPRK was most active in foreign affairs. North Korea provided military equipment to the army of what was then the Republic of Upper Volta in the mid-1970s, during the reign of the military leader Colonel General Sangoulé Lamizana. North Korea also provided agricultural

title: Grenada–South Korea relations

text: Grenada–South Korea relations Grenada–South Korea relations are bilateral relations with current diplomatic relationships between Grenada and the Republic of Korea. The relationship between Grenada and the Republic of Korea were first formally established by diplomatic relations from 1 August 1974, until March 1975. Their bilateral relations were frozen for over eight years. During part of that time, Grenada and North Korea had full diplomatic relations from May 1979, until January 1985. The relationship with Grenada and the Republic of Korea resumed diplomatic relations in May 1984. In 1990, the South Korean government lifted the visa requirements on Grenadian visitors. In

title: France–Spain relations

text: against the terrorist-separatist group ETA, who fought for an independent Basque Country with land from both countries. The entire mainlands of both Gaul and Hispania were possessions of the Roman Empire. While the term "Spain" may be improper when used to refer to France–Spain relations before the union of the Crown of Castile and the Crown of Aragon in 1516, there has always been important relations between what are now France and Spain. One important feature of those early relations was that Catalonia & Navarre fought shoulder to shoulder with Frankish Kings (during the Carolingian dynasty), to protect Europe from

title: South Korea–Turkey relations

text: and both teams' players saluted the crowds arm in arm, creating a friendly atmosphere that continued even long after the match. South Korea–Turkey relations South Korean–Turkish relations are foreign relations between South Korea and Turkey. Turkey has an embassy in Seoul, while South Korea has an embassy in Ankara and a consulate-general in Istanbul. Both countries are members of G20. Early contact can be traced back to antiquity, when the Göktürks had supported ancient Goguryeo, a Korean Kingdom, during their expansion and also assisted them against Han Chinese forces. As both Göktürks and Goguryeo were oppressed by Tang China, they

title: South Korea–Turkey relations

text: South Korea–Turkey relations South Korean–Turkish relations are foreign relations between South Korea and Turkey. Turkey has an embassy in Seoul, while South Korea has an embassy in Ankara and a consulate-general in Istanbul. Both countries are members of G20. Early contact can be traced back to antiquity, when the Göktürks had supported ancient Goguryeo, a Korean Kingdom, during their expansion and also assisted them against Han Chinese forces. As both Göktürks and Goguryeo were oppressed by Tang China, they formed a political, economical, and military alliance. Göktürk soldiers assisted Goguryeo in many battles, including in the war against Silla, another

title: Colombia–Spain relations

text: Colombia–Spain relations Colombian-Spain relations are the bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Spain and the Republic of Colombia, formally established in 1881, several decades after Colombia's independence from the Spanish Empire. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations. The territory that became Colombia was first visited by Europeans when the first expedition of Alonso de Ojeda arrived at the Cabo de la Vela in 1499. The Spanish made several attempts to settle along the north coast of today's Colombia in the early 16th century, but their first permanent settlement, at Santa Marta, was

title: Australia–North Korea relations

text: August 2008. Australia–North Korea relations Australia–North Korea relations are the current and historical bilateral relations between Australia and North Korea. The two countries nominally have diplomatic relations, though as of 2013 neither Australia nor North Korea has an official diplomatic presence in the other country. Instead, diplomatic relations between the two are handled by non-resident embassies. The Australian embassy in Seoul manages relations with North Korea, while the DPRK embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, is responsible for relations with Australia. Additionally, the Swedish embassy in Pyongyang provides limited assistance to Australians. Generally the relations are stressed, due to Australia being a

title: Australia–North Korea relations

text: Australia–North Korea relations Australia–North Korea relations are the current and historical bilateral relations between Australia and North Korea. The two countries nominally have diplomatic relations, though as of 2013 neither Australia nor North Korea has an official diplomatic presence in the other country. Instead, diplomatic relations between the two are handled by non-resident embassies. The Australian embassy in Seoul manages relations with North Korea, while the DPRK embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, is responsible for relations with Australia. Additionally, the Swedish embassy in Pyongyang provides limited assistance to Australians. Generally the relations are stressed, due to Australia being a close ally

title: Kurdistan Region–Spain relations

text: Lluís Alay as well. During their meeting, Forcadell stated that Catalonia supported to Kurdistan's right to self-determination and also expressed gratitude to the Peshmerga in defeating ISIS and the role played by the Kurdistan Region in securing stability and hosting a great number of displaced people. Kurdistan Region–Spain relations Kurdistan Region–Spain relations are bilateral relations between Kurdistan Region and Spain. Kurdistan Region is represented in Spain through a representation in Madrid since 2010, while Spain has no representation in Kurdistan Region. When the Kurdish representation opened in Madrid, the representative Daban Shadala stated that their activities primarily focused on building

title: Kurdistan Region–Spain relations

text: Kurdistan Region–Spain relations Kurdistan Region–Spain relations are bilateral relations between Kurdistan Region and Spain. Kurdistan Region is represented in Spain through a representation in Madrid since 2010, while Spain has no representation in Kurdistan Region. When the Kurdish representation opened in Madrid, the representative Daban Shadala stated that their activities primarily focused on building confidence, trust and friendship between the two parties. These goals were accomplished according to Shadala and Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Garcia-Margallo held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Kurdistan Emad Ahmad which resulted in the opening of a Spanish honorary consulate in Erbil. In 2014,

title: North Korea–Sweden relations

text: Korea's foreign minister Ri Yong-ho in March 2018. North Korea has an embassy in Sweden, and Sweden has one in North Korea: Sweden was the first Western country to establish an embassy in Pyongyang, in 1975, and remained the only one for 26 years to maintain ambassadorial presence. Few Western nations still have an embassy in Pyongyang, and the fact that Sweden does testifies of its important present-day role in the country. Through its embassy, Sweden represents consular interests of Australia, Canada, the Nordic Countries as well as the United States. Sweden often acts as an intermediary in negotiations between

title: History of Japan–Korea relations

text: refused diplomatic and trade relations with Japan, using Japan as a domestic bugbear to rally support for the South Korean government. The early ROK (Republic of Korea; South Korea) government derived its legitimacy from its opposition to Japan and North Korea, portraying South Korea as under threat from the North and South. The diplomatic relationship between Japan and South Korea was established in 1965, when the Treaty on Basic Relations was signed; Japan subsequently recognized the Republic of Korea (the official name of South Korea) as the only legitimate government on the Korean Peninsula. As such, North Korea does not

title: China–North Korea relations

text: China–North Korea relations China–North Korea relations (, zhōngcháo guānxi , chojung kwangye) are bilateral between China and North Korea. China maintains an embassy in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang and a consulate general in Chongjin. The Embassy of North Korea in China is located in Beijing's Chaoyang District, while a consulate general is in Shenyang. China and North Korea have, in the past, enjoyed close diplomatic relations. However, China–North Korea relations have declined markedly over the past few years. The decline in China–North Korea relations is primarily due to growing concern in China over issues such as North Korea's

title: Serbia–South Korea relations

text: Serbian Ministry of Trade & Industry and Korea International Trade Association(KITA) concluded cooperation agreement in October 2005. South Korea and Serbia made an agreement on amity on May 16, 2006. http://terms.naver.com/entry.nhn?docId=1247274&cid=40942&categoryId=40502 http://terms.naver.com/entry.nhn?docId=956426&cid=43879&categoryId=50727 Serbia–South Korea relations South Korea–Serbia relations are foreign relations between South Korea(Republic of Korea or ROK) and Serbia (Republic of Serbia). They established bilateral relations in 1982. South Korea has an embassy in Belgrade and Serbia has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea established former diplomatic relations with The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia(SFR Yugoslavia or SFRY) on December 27, 1982. Both countries opened resident embassies in February

title: Serbia–South Korea relations

text: Serbia–South Korea relations South Korea–Serbia relations are foreign relations between South Korea(Republic of Korea or ROK) and Serbia (Republic of Serbia). They established bilateral relations in 1982. South Korea has an embassy in Belgrade and Serbia has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea established former diplomatic relations with The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia(SFR Yugoslavia or SFRY) on December 27, 1982. Both countries opened resident embassies in February 1990. Korean foreign minister Choe Ho-jung visited Yugoslavia in March 1990. Yugoslav president Borisav Jović visited South Korea and arranged an air transport agreement in the same year in November. While the

title: North Korea–South Korea relations

text: would hold the second summit at an appropriate time. It was originally envisaged that the second summit would be held in South Korea, but that did not eventuate. South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun walked across the Korean Demilitarized Zone on October 2, 2007 and travelled on to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong-il. The two sides reaffirmed the spirit of the June 15 Joint Declaration and had discussions on various issues related to realizing the advancement of South-North relations, peace on the Korean Peninsula, common prosperity of the people and the unification of Korea. On October 4, 2007, South Korean

title: Algeria–Spain relations

text: to reinforce relations since 2013. Algeria and Spain positioned themselves as important partners in 2015, and linked to have enjoyed a stronger relations as for 2017. One of the main key reason for the strong tie between Algeria and Spain is about Moroccan irredentism, which Morocco sought to create a greater Morocco that aimed to Spanish Andalusia and Western Algeria as parts of Moroccan territory. As such, Spain and Algeria seek a close tie together in counter to Morocco, notably Western Sahara issue and disputes between Morocco and Spain. Algeria–Spain relations Algeria–Spain relations are foreign relations between Algeria and Spain.

title: Moldova–Spain relations

text: Moldova–Spain relations Moldovan-Spanish relations are foreign relations between Spain and Moldova. On 30 January 1992 Spain established diplomatic relations with Moldova. As of 2009 Spain does not have an embassy in Chişinău. Spain is represented in Moldova via its embassy in Bucharest in Romania. In 2008, the Spanish government indicated that 12,582 Moldovan citizens were legally working there. Spain is a significant investor in Moldova through Unión Fenosa which owns three of Moldova's five energy distribution companies. On January 30, 1992 Spain established diplomatic relations with Moldova. The spokesman of Foreign Affairs Department of the Popular Party, Javier Rupérez, headed

title: Mexico–North Korea relations

text: Mexico–North Korea relations Mexico–North Korea refers to the current and historical relations between Mexico and North Korea. There are currently 366 North Koreans residing in Mexico. Mexico and North Korea established diplomatic relations on 4 September 1980; 27 years after the end of the Korean War. In 1993, North Korea opened an embassy in Mexico City. Initial diplomatic relations between both nations were cordial. In 1999, Mexico donated to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization and North Korea has collaborated in projects throughout Mexico, particularly in the Mexican states of Durango, Oaxaca and Puebla. In 2003, relations between both nations

title: Malaysia–South Korea relations

text: to learn from and emulate the attitudes and work ethic of South Korea and Japan. In 2008, the South Korean government gave out scholarships totalling RM8 million to forty-one Malaysian students to support their pursuit of master's degrees, doctoral degrees, or other post-graduate research in South Korea. Malaysia–South Korea relations Malaysia–South Korea relations (; Jawi: هوبوڠن كوريا سلتن–مليسيا; ) are the bilateral foreign relations between the two nations of Malaysia and South Korea. Malaysia has an embassy in Seoul, and South Korea has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur. The two countries established relations in 1960. Relations between the two countries

title: Australia–South Korea relations

text: Australia–South Korea relations Australia–South Korea relations are foreign relations between Australia and South Korea. Both countries established diplomatic relations in May 1963. Australia and South Korea are trading partners in the Asia Pacific region. South Korea and Australia have a relationship that has reached very high ground in the last few years. South Korea has an embassy in Canberra and Australia has an embassy in Seoul. Australia also sent 17,000 troops to Korea during the Korean War, whose role was to defend South Korea. According to a 2017 BBC World Service Poll, 61% of Australians view South Korea's influence positively,

title: Grenada–North Korea relations

text: Grenada–North Korea relations Grenada–North Korea relations () were formally formal diplomatic relations between the People's Revolutionary Government of Grenada and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The People's Revolutionary Government of Grenada and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea established full diplomatic relations on Wednesday 9 May 1979. The two countries' diplomatic relationship ended in 24 January 1985. Grenada and the DPRK resumed diplomatic relations in 11 December 1991. On April 14, 1983, the People's Revolutionary Government of Grenada and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea signed an agreement for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to offer free military

title: Canada–North Korea relations

text: Canada–North Korea relations Canada–North Korea relations refer to the relations between Canada and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (commonly known as North Korea). Travel and commerce with North Korea are discouraged by the Canadian government and there is very little trade due to Canada's perspective that North Korea plays a destabilizing role in the Asia Pacific region. Although diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in February 2001, there have been no official embassies built in the two nations. Full diplomatic relations were suspended by Canada in 2010 and replaced by a Controlled Engagement Policy limiting official bilateral

title: North Korea–Sweden relations

text: North Korea–Sweden relations North Korea–Sweden relations () are bilateral relations between North Korea and Sweden. The countries have had diplomatic relations since 7 April 1973. Sweden has had a long-term commitment in North Korea and its relations with the country are exceptionally close among Western nations. Sweden is one of the major contributors of humanitarian aid to North Korea. Sweden took part in the Korean War by providing the Swedish Red Cross Field Hospital and participating in the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission. The Swedish Red Cross Field Hospital was the name given to the Swedish mission sent to Korea to

title: Canada–North Korea relations

text: Official Delegate of Canada for the KFA is Comrade Trevor Spencer. Canada–North Korea relations Canada–North Korea relations refer to the relations between Canada and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (commonly known as North Korea). Travel and commerce with North Korea are discouraged by the Canadian government and there is very little trade due to Canada's perspective that North Korea plays a destabilizing role in the Asia Pacific region. Although diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in February 2001, there have been no official embassies built in the two nations. Full diplomatic relations were suspended by Canada in

title: Germany–North Korea relations

text: Germany–North Korea relations Germany–North Korea relations () are the bilateral relations between Germany and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. During the Cold War, East Germany maintained diplomatic relations only with the DPRK, while West Germany maintained diplomatic relations only with South Korea. East Germany ceased to exist upon German reunification, which meant that diplomatic relations no longer existed between Germany and DPRK. The two countries appointed protecting powers to represent their interests in the other country, Sweden being the protecting power for Germany, and China being the protecting power for DPRK. Germany and

title: Kazakhstan–South Korea relations

text: Kazakhstan–South Korea relations Kazakhstan–South Korea relations are the international relations between Kazakhstan and the South Korea. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on January 28, 1992, shortly after Kazakhstan's independence. Bilateral relations have grown steadily since that time. Cooperation between the two nations has grown in political, economic, and educational spheres. The presence of 100,000 ethnic Koreans living in Kazakhstan (known as Koryo-saram) creates an additional link between the two countries. South Korea and Kazakhstan formally established diplomatic relations in January 1992. Soon thereafter South Korea opened its embassy in Almaty, and in 1996 Kazakhstan opened its embassy

title: Burkina Faso–North Korea relations

text: due to its commitment to a nuclear weapon-free world. In 2016, bilateral trade was worth US$34 million, making Burkina Faso North Korea's seventh largest trading partner. Burkina Faso–North Korea relations Burkina Faso–North Korea relations refers to the current and historical relationship between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Burkina Faso. Neither country maintains an embassy in the other, although the DPRK formerly had an ambassador accredited in the Burkinabé capital Ouagadougou. Relations were especially close during the Cold War, when the DPRK was most active in foreign affairs. North Korea provided military equipment to the army of what

title: Australia–South Korea relations

text: sport in Australia. AFL player Peter F. Bell who played for Fremantle Football Club and North Melbourne Football Club is of Korean origin. Australia–South Korea relations Australia–South Korea relations are foreign relations between Australia and South Korea. Both countries established diplomatic relations in May 1963. Australia and South Korea are trading partners in the Asia Pacific region. South Korea and Australia have a relationship that has reached very high ground in the last few years. South Korea has an embassy in Canberra and Australia has an embassy in Seoul. Australia also sent 17,000 troops to Korea during the Korean War,

title: Cuba–North Korea relations

text: Cuba–North Korea relations Cuba–North Korea relations (, ) are the bilateral relations between Cuba and North Korea. Cuba has had diplomatic relations with North Korea since 29 August 1960. Cuba maintains an embassy in Pyongyang and North Korea maintains an embassy in Havana. Cuba has been one of North Korea's most consistent allies. North Korean media portrays Cubans as comrades in the common cause of socialism. During the Cold War, North Korea and Cuba forged a bond of solidarity based on their militant positions opposing American power. Che Guevara, then a Cuban government minister, visited North Korea in 1960 and

title: Denmark–South Korea relations

text: Denmark–South Korea relations Denmark–South Korea relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and South Korea. Denmark has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Copenhagen. Diplomatic relations were established on 11 March 1959. The Denmark-Korea Treaty of 1902 was negotiated between representatives of Denmark and the Empire of Korea. In 1876, Korea established a trade treaty with Japan after Japanese ships approached Ganghwado and threatened to fire on the Korean capital city. Treaty negotiations with several Western countries were made possible by the completion of this initial Japanese overture. In 1882, the Americans concluded

title: Philippines–South Korea relations

text: South Korea. The South Koreans made a cartoon called Larva, which shows in the television section of some stores in the Philippines. Philippines–South Korea relations The South Korea–Philippines relations () () refers to the bilateral relations of the Republic of Korea and the Republic of the Philippines. South Korea has an embassy in Manila while the Philippines has an embassy in Seoul. Leaders of the two states Bilateral relations between South Korea and the Philippines were established on March 3, 1949 upon the recognition of Republic of Korea as a sovereign state by the Philippines. The Philippines was the fifth