Pakistan–South Korea relations

Pakistan-South Korea relations are refers to bilateral diplomatic relationship between Pakistan and South Korea. Since the 1980s, the relations between two Asian states have been improved and periodically enhanced. Pakistan has an embassy in Seoul, South Korea,^[1] and South Korea has an embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan^[2]. South Korea is also member of Friends of Pakistan.

Trade links

Bilateral trade between the two countries is around US$1.1 billion^[3]. Both sides have expressed interest to further promote the trade and investment relationship between the two countries^[4].

People traffic

In 2005 there were up to 7,000 Pakistanis living in South Korea^[5].

Bilateral visits

In Nov 2003 Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf paid a 3-days official visit to Seoul, South Korea^[6]. In spite of Pakistan's friendly relationship with North-Korea, Pakistan maintains a strong base in South-Korea, with more trade agreements with South-Korea and friendly treaty signed by both countries.

See also

• North Korea – Pakistan relations

References