Chile–South Korea relations

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Chile–South Korea relations

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Chile–South Korea relations are the diplomatic relations between Chile and South Korea. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia–Latin America Cooperation and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

## History[edit]

In 1962, Chile and South Korea officially established diplomatic relations.[1]

## Foreign aid[edit]

In 2010, the South Korean government pledged $2 million in aid supplies following the 2010 Chile earthquake.[2]

## High level visits[edit]

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and visiting Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria held a summit meeting at Lee's office in Seoul, 2009.

### High-level visits from Chile to South Korea[edit]

* President Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle (1994)[1]
* President Ricardo Lagos (2003)[1]
* President Michelle Bachelet (2009)[3]
* President Sebastián Piñera (2012 & 2019)[4][5]

### High-level visits from South Korea to Chile[edit]

* President Kim Young-sam (1996)[6]
* President Roh Moo-hyun (2004)[1]
* President Lee Myung-bak (2012)[7]
* President Park Geun-hye (2015)[8]

## Bilateral economic relations[edit]

Chile and South Korea entered into a free trade agreement in 2004.[9]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d "[Friends for decades] Chile, Korea emphasize free trade amid growing protectionism". Korea JoongAng Daily. September 19, 2022.
2. ^ "S. Korea to provide aid supplies worth 2 mln USD to Chile". China.org.cn. March 2, 2010.
3. ^ "Korea and Chile agree to update 2003 FTA". Korea JoonAng Daily. November 12, 2009.
4. ^ "Chile busca implementar tecnología 5G, transporte eficiente y modernizar comercio con Corea del Sur". France 24. April 29, 2019.
5. ^ "S. Korea, Chile to hold summit on upgrading bilateral ties". Yonhap News Agency. April 29, 2019.
6. ^ "L.A. Korean Americans Greet Visiting Leader Kim Young Sam". Los Angeles Times. September 3, 1996.
7. ^ "Lee departs for Chile after preaching green growth during Rio+20 summit". The Korea Times. June 22, 2012.
8. ^ "Park arrives in Chile". Yonhap News Agency. April 22, 2015.
9. ^ "S. Korea, Chile to hold summit on upgrading bilateral ties". Yonhap News Agency. April 29, 2019.