Australia–South Korea relations
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Bilateral relations exist between Australia and South Korea. Both countries established diplomatic relations in May 1963.
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Australia |
South Korea |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Embassy of Australia, Seoul | Embassy of South Korea, Canberra |
Envoy | |
Ambassador Catherine Raper | Ambassador Lee Jong-sup |
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.
Relations have expanded beyond economic and commercial links to other spheres, including tourism, culture, technology, AI, defense and scientific cooperation.
According to a 2017 BBC World Service Poll, 61% of Australians view South Korea's influence positively, and with 24% view of negatively, making Australia the most pro-South Korean nation in the world.
Australia maintains an embassy in Seoul. South Korea is also maintains an embassy in Canberra.