Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island country located in the southernmost Caribbean and serves as a bridge between North and South America. Trinidad and Tobago is often quoted as a nation representing diversity based on multiple ethnic, racial and cultural fabric. Endowed with rich energy resources including oil and gas, it is one of the most economically advanced countries in the region.

Trinidad and Tobago plays a pivotal role in regional cooperation and economic integration in the Central America and the Caribbean. It is one of the founding members and a leading supporter of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) since 1973. Based in its capital, Port of Spain, is the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), an inter-governmental organization which aims to promote cooperation among countries in the Caribbean Basin. The country is also well known as the birthplace of Calypso, the Afro-Caribbean music style as well as the steelpan, the unique musical instrument made from industrial steel drums.

The Republic of Korea established diplomatic relations with Trinidad and Tobago in 1985 and since then the two countries have been maintaining close cooperative relations at various levels including mutual support on the international arena. The 2002 World Cup and 2012 Yeosu Expo are great examples in which Trinidad and Tobago actively supported Korea’s hosting of global events. In recent years, increasing amount of Korean products, such as vehicles, mobile phones, and other electronic appliances, are imported to Trinidad and Tobago. At the same time, Korean culture by means of music, film and food has gained popularity among young Trinbagonians and thus we have witnessed growing number of Korean cultural clubs within local schools. All such developments reflect the bright prospect of the future relationship between the two nations.

The jurisdiction of the Embassy of Korea to Trinidad and Tobago also encompasses four other Caribbean states, namely Barbados, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The Embassy will exert all efforts to maintain friendly and mutually cooperative relations with those countries as well.

I hope that this website can help promote the mutual understanding and fruitful exchanges between our two countries.

Thank you.