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.

Australia and the Republic of Korea (ROK, also known as South Korea) are comprehensive strategic partners with a strong bilateral relationship underpinned by shared strategic interests, complementary economies and strong people-to-people links.

Over the last 15 years, there have been significant advancements in the state of Australia’s relationship with South Korea. Persistent efforts have been made to improve the bilateral relationship and deepen ties across a range of areas.

May 1, 2024 · Deputy Prime Minister Marles and Minister Wong welcomed the ROK's launch of the Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative (KASI) in 2022. Minister Cho and Minister Shin welcomed Australia’s launch of Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 and hosting of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in 2024.

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May 1, 2024 · MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — South Korea is considering sharing advanced military technology with the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia through the so-called AUKUS partnership, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said.

Oct 23, 2024 · South Korea brings advanced capabilities in semiconductor and quantum technology production, while Australia offers a collaborative space in autonomous systems. Marrying these complementary strengths can accelerate the modernization of allied military forces in the region, enhancing their strategic posture and pushing the boundaries of what it ...

Australia and the ROK are natural partners for Southeast Asia and ASEAN and recognise the region’s stability and prosperity as indispensable to an open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific. The two leaders reaffirmed their support for ASEAN centrality, and the East Asia Summit as the region’s premier forum for leaders’ strategic discussions.

May 18, 2023 · After that, Australia became an important trading partner for South Korea as the South Korean economy developed, as well as for Japan as an import market and resource exporter. According to the most recent data (2022), Australia is the fourth largest importer of Korean products and the ninth largest exporter to South Korea.[ 7 ]

Oct 26, 2023 · In an ASPI report released today, we argue that geopolitical challenges, notably Beijing’s growing power and coercive behaviour, justify a greater effort to elevate and sustain the important relationship between Australia and South Korea.