Political relations between Türkiye and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) were established on 11 August 1949, with Türkiye’s recognition of South Korea as an independent state. Türkiye’s participation in the Korean War created a special bond between the two nations.

According to South Korean sources, among the 16 nations participated in the Korean War, Türkiye is in the fourth place in terms of personnel contribution (21.212), suffered the third most losses (966) and total casualties (2.365) including the wounded soldiers and POWs. The UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan/Korea honors 462 of our martyrs. South Koreans refer to Turkish people as their "blood brothers".

During the Korean War, the Turkish Brigade was the only military unit that built a school for the Korean orphans.

Diplomatic ties were established in 1957. Bilateral relations were upgraded to the Strategic Partnership level in 2012 and continue to develop steadily with frequent high-level visits.

Türkiye and South Korea also enjoy close cooperation at international organizations, especially at the UN and the G-20. MIKTA, established in 2013, is another multilateral platform where the two countries cooperate.

Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1957. Our relations, which were upgraded to the level of Strategic Partnership in 2012, are developing through high-level visits.

Turkey and the Republic of Korea also cooperate closely in international organizations, particularly the UN and G20. MIKTA, established in 2013, is one of the platforms where the two countries cooperate.

Inter-parliamentary Friendship Groups have been established in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and the National Assembly of Korea.

Our President last visited the Republic of Korea on May 2-3, 2018.

Our President held a telephone conversation with President Lee on July 17, 2025, congratulating him and inviting him to our country. President Lee accepted our President's invitation and paid an official visit to Turkey on November 24-25, 2025. This visit was the first official visit to our country by a South Korean head of state in 13 years within the framework of bilateral visits.

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun paid an official visit to our country on 21 January 2026 and held talks with our Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan.