Kukina U.A. Bilateral Relations of the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Morocco at the Present Stage. Korean Studies in Russia: Direction and Development. 2024. Vol. 5. No. 3. P. 155-160.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the development of bilateral relations between the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Morocco in the context of the expansion of South Korean influence on the African continent, as well as Morocco’s interest in improving the country’s international image and strengthening partnerships. At the stage of studying literature, articles from media sources, and websites of government organizations, methods of description, comparison, and comparative analysis were used. As a result of the study, relations between the two states were characterized as dynamically developing (since the participation of Moroccan soldiers in the French volunteer battalion in the Korean War of 1950-1953 till present). Trade turnover between countries increases every year, and cultural ties are strengthening. The EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement) on economic cooperation between the Republic of Korea and seven countries, including Morocco, signed in 2023 designated this country as a key South Korean partner in Africa. The results of the study may be of interest to international relations specialists, political scientists, regional scientists specializing in Northeast Asia and North Africa, as well as those interested in modern trends in the development of international relations.