Egypt, South Korea celebrate 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations
CAIRO – 1 May 2025: South Korea and Egypt celebrated the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations on Wednesday with an event titled 'Five Thousand Years of Civilizational Dialogue' at the American University in Cairo.
In a recorded video message, Korean Minister of Culture Yoo In-chun hailed the event as a new beginning for artistic and cultural cooperation between Korea, Egypt, Asia, and Africa, providing a fertile environment for cross-continental creativity to shape the future cultural landscape.
South Korean Ambassador to Egypt Kim Young-hyun also emphasized that South Korea and Egypt have elevated their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership through cooperation in trade, technology, and culture.
He stated that exchanges between Egypt; as a cradle of civilization and a cultural center in the Middle East, and Korea; as a leading global cultural power, have long flourished
'These cultural ties will undoubtedly deepen our cooperation and solidarity over the next 30 years, transforming shared aspirations into reality,' he added.
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