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Palestine-South Korea relations

Palestine
South Korea

Palestine–South Korea relations refer to foreign relations between the State of Palestine and South Korea.

Waleed Siam is the non-resident ambassador of the State of Palestine to South Korea.[1][2] The government of South Korea does not recognize Palestine as a State.

History

In June 2005, South Korea established diplomatic ties with Palestine.[3] It has a representative office in Ramallah.[3]

A survey found that 82 percent of South Koreans believe their country should not take a side in the Israel-Palestine conflict.[4]

South Korea expressed concerns during the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis.[5]South Korea condemned Hamas for the 2023 Israel–Hamas war but did not fully support Israel preferring a more balanced stance.[6][7] Hundreds protested against Israel's bombing in Gaza and tried to March to the Israeli embassy but were thwarted by the police.[8] Most of the protestors were international residents.[9] South Korea issued a joint statement with Saudi Arabia calling for a peaceful solution to the conflict.[10][11] National Intelligence Service reported North Korea was providing support to Hamas.[12] Akiva Tor, Israeli Ambassador to South Korea, reported North Korean weapons in Palestine.[12] This was denied by Waleed Siam is the non-resident ambassador of the State of Palestine to South Korea.[1] Siam also called for a ceasefire.[13] Ziad Hab al-Reeh, the Minister of interior of the Palestinian National Authority, meet with the head of the South Korean mission to Palestine, Geon Gyu-seok.[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Arin, Kim (2023-11-21). "[Herald Interview] Palestinian envoy denies Hamas connection with North Korea". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  2. ^ Kyung-sik, Lee (2023-11-22). "Against Israeli invasion of Gaza Strip, Arab ambassadors call on Korea, world to act". The Korea Post (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  3. ^ a b "Representative Office of the Republic of Korea to Palestine". overseas.mofa.go.kr. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  4. ^ Evron, Yoram; Kowner, Rotem (2023-09-25). Israel-Asia Relations in the Twenty-First Century: The Search for Partners in a Changing World. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-000-95462-3.
  5. ^ Boram, Kim (2021-05-13). "S. Korea expresses concerns over Israel-Palestine conflict". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  6. ^ "Where Does South Korea Stand on the Israel-Hamas Conflict?". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  7. ^ "South Korea faces growing diplomatic pressure from Israel-Hamas conflict". koreatimes. 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  8. ^ Yi, Hyun Young (11 October 2023). "South Koreans share relief, chaos after return from Israel". Reuters. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Some Koreans empathize with Palestinian resistance, others say there's no justifying terror tactics". english.hani.co.kr. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  10. ^ "S. Korea, Saudi Arabia call for 'political solution' to Israel-Palestine conflict". koreatimes. 2023-10-24. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  11. ^ Ji-hye, Shin (2023-10-24). "Korea, Saudi Arabia agree to expand partnership for global stability, economy". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  12. ^ a b "North Korea plans to provide 'assistance' to Hamas, claims South Korean spy agency". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  13. ^ "'We want a cease-fire, not a pause,' Palestinian envoy tells Korea". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  14. ^ "Meeting with Minister of Interior 상세보기|Ambassador's Activities Representative Office of the Republic of Korea to Palestine". overseas.mofa.go.kr. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
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