Mongolia–South Korea relations
Mongolia |
South Korea |
---|---|
Diplomatic mission | |
Embassy of Mongolia, Seoul | Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Ulaanbaatar |
Envoy | |
Ambassador Erdenetsogtyn Sarantogos | Ambassador Kim Jong-goo |
Mongolia–South Korea relations (Mongolian: Монгол, Өмнөд Солонгосын харилцаа, Korean: 대한민국-몽골 관계) are foreign relations between South Korea and the Mongolia. South Korea has an embassy in Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia has an embassy in Seoul.
History
[edit]Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 March 1990.[1]
Description
[edit]Mongolians in South Korea form the largest population of Mongolian citizens abroad.[2][3] Their numbers were estimated at 33,000 as of 2008[update].[4] In 2008, there were around 3,500 South Koreans in Mongolia.[5] Under a bilateral agreement signed in 2006, citizens of each country residing in the other are exempted from otherwise-mandatory contributions to the national pension plans of the country they reside in.[6]
In 2024, it was reported that around one in ten Mongolians had experience working in South Korea, and that a significant number of Mongolians could speak Korean.[7]
Economic cooperations
[edit]-
South Korean Prime Minister, Han Duck-soo
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Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene
In 2024, the two countries pledged to strengthen cooperation in climate action, cultural exchange for content creation, and urban development in Mongolia. South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said:[8]
"The similarities in the languages and cultures of [South Korea and Mongolia] have elevated the bilaterial relationship remarkably so far."
Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene said:[8]
"I expect [Mongolia and South Korea] to usher in a new era in terms of economy, trade and investment in the next 30 years,"
Joint projects
[edit]See also
[edit]- Mongol invasions of Korea
- Mongolia–North Korea relations
- Embassy of Mongolia, Seoul
- Consulate of the Mongolia, Busan
- Embassy of South Korea, Ulaanbaatar
- Altaic languages
References
[edit]- ^ Kim, Hyun-bin (18 December 2024). "Mongolia celebrates centennial of Mongolian People's Republic". The Korea Times. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ "Mongolians, Koreans share ancient bonds", Taipei Times, 2003-10-13, retrieved 2007-08-17
- ^ "Sea Breeze Helps Korea's Mongolians Speak with One Voice", The Chosun Ilbo, 2005-03-29, archived from the original on 2008-05-29, retrieved 2007-09-05
- ^ "'Korean Dream' fills Korean classrooms in Mongolia", The Chosun Ilbo, 2008-04-24, archived from the original on 2008-09-23, retrieved 2009-02-06
- ^ "유혈 사태, 평온 회복 중", YTN News, 2008-07-05, retrieved 2009-01-27
- ^ "South Korean president in Mongolia", The Mongol Messenger, 2006-05-18, archived from the original on 2008-12-08, retrieved 2009-01-27
- ^ ""몽골인 10명 중 1명 한국서 일한 경험" : 네이트 뉴스". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ a b "Korea, Mongolia pledge rare earths cooperation". The Korea Herald. February 15, 2023.