Maldives–South Korea relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Maldives and the Republic of Korea.
 Maldives |
 South Korea |
|---|---|
| Envoy | |
| Ambassador Hassan Sobir | Ambassador Miyon Lee |
History
editRelations between South Korea and the Maldives were established on 30 November 1966/1967.[1][2] The first high-level visit between the two countries occurred in October 1984, when Maldives president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom visited South Korea.[3] The Ministry of Communications of South Korea issued a commemorative stamp for the occasion.[4] Korea was among many nations to give humanitarianism to the Maldives after the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake with US$3,000,000 during 2005–2007.[2][3] In November 2022, to celebrate 55 years of bilateral relations, a Maldives-Korea festival was held in Hulhumalé, with officials from both countries attending.[5] In March 2023, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding in the tourism sector, exchanging best practices on tourism planning and research.[6]
Ambassadors
editMaldives
editHassan Sobir is the non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Republic of Korea and presented his credentials to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on 20 July 2023.[7]
South Korea
editMiyon Lee is the non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Maldives and presented her Letter of credence to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Korea, RoK". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Maldives). Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Overview of the Republic of Maldives". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (South Korea). Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Maldives-South Korea Relations". Embassy of the Maldives, Tokyo. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Postage Stamp commemorative of the State Visit of His Excellency Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, President of the Republic of Maldives". Korean Stamp Postal Service. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Maldives-Korea Festival celebrates 55 years diplomatic relations". Sun. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "MoU Signed Between the Maldives and Korea on Cooperation in the Field of Tourism". Corporate Maldives. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Zalif, Zunana (21 July 2023). "Maldives Ambassador presents credentials to South Korean President". Raajje TV. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Ambassador of Republic of Korea presents credentials to the President". The President's Office. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.