Palestine–South Korea relations

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Palestine-South Korea relations

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Palestine and South Korea do not maintain diplomatic relations.[1]

Waleed Siam is the non-resident ambassador of the State of Palestine to South Korea.[2][3] While the government of the Republic of Korea does not recognize Palestine as a State, it voted in favour of a failed UNSC resolution that would have admitted Palestine as a UN member state, despite the objections of its ally, the United States.[4]

## History

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South Korea has a representative office in Ramallah.[5] A survey found that 82 percent of South Koreans believe their country should not take a side in the Israel-Palestine conflict.[6]

South Korea expressed concerns during the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis.[7] South Korea condemned Hamas for the Gaza war but did not fully support Israel preferring a more balanced stance.[8][9] Hundreds protested against Israel's bombing in Gaza and tried to march to the Israeli embassy but were thwarted by the police.[10][11]

South Korea issued a joint statement with Saudi Arabia calling for a peaceful solution to the conflict.[12][13]

National Intelligence Service reported North Korea was providing support to Hamas.[14] Akiva Tor, Israeli Ambassador to South Korea, reported North Korean weapons in Palestine,[14] which was denied by Waleed Siam.[2] Siam also called for a ceasefire.[15] Ziad Hab al-Reeh, the Minister of interior of the Palestinian National Authority, met with the head of the South Korean mission to Palestine, Geon Gyu-seok.[16]

## See also

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* Foreign relations of South Korea
* Foreign relations of Palestine
* International recognition of Palestine

## References

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1. ^ "Palestine". Retrieved 21 June 2025.
2. ^ a b Arin, Kim (21 November 2023). "[Herald Interview] Palestinian envoy denies Hamas connection with North Korea". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
3. ^ Kyung-sik, Lee (22 November 2023). "Against Israeli invasion of Gaza Strip, Arab ambassadors call on Korea, world to act". The Korea Post (in Korean). Retrieved 2 January 2024.
4. ^ "S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership". 19 April 2024.
5. ^ "Representative Office of the Republic of Korea to Palestine". overseas.mofa.go.kr. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
6. ^ Evron, Yoram; Kowner, Rotem (25 September 2023). Israel-Asia Relations in the Twenty-First Century: The Search for Partners in a Changing World. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-000-95462-3.
7. ^ Boram, Kim (13 May 2021). "S. Korea expresses concerns over Israel-Palestine conflict". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
8. ^ "Where Does South Korea Stand on the Israel-Hamas Conflict?". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
9. ^ "South Korea faces growing diplomatic pressure from Israel-Hamas conflict". koreatimes. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
10. ^ Yi, Hyun Young (11 October 2023). "South Koreans share relief, chaos after return from Israel". Reuters. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
11. ^ "Some Koreans empathize with Palestinian resistance, others say there's no justifying terror tactics". The Hankyoreh. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
12. ^ "S. Korea, Saudi Arabia call for 'political solution' to Israel-Palestine conflict". koreatimes. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
13. ^ Ji-hye, Shin (24 October 2023). "Korea, Saudi Arabia agree to expand partnership for global stability, economy". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
14. ^ a b "North Korea plans to provide 'assistance' to Hamas, claims South Korean spy agency". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
15. ^ "'We want a cease-fire, not a pause,' Palestinian envoy tells Korea". Korea JoongAng Daily. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
16. ^ "Meeting with Minister of Interior 상세보기|Ambassador's Activities Representative Office of the Republic of Korea to Palestine". overseas.mofa.go.kr. Retrieved 2 January 2024.

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