Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Kingdom of Sweden

Sweden is a country well known to Korea for, among others, the Nobel Prize, the pop group ABBA's songs and the character Pippi Longstocking. It is also a grateful friend of ours, having operated a field hospital in Busan by sending medical support teams right after the outbreak of the Korean War.

Sweden is also known worldwide for its political culture based on consensus through dialogue and compromise, cooperation between the labor union and management and a universal welfare system.

Since Korea and Sweden established diplomatic relations in 1959, we have expanded and deepened our bilateral relations in various fields, including politics, economy, society and culture.

Today, our two countries have developed into partners that share universal values such as democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and are working together in innovative future industries to achieve digital and green transition. Moreover, an increasing number of mid-sized Korean companies are starting their operations in Sweden, not to mention the exchanges between the Korean business sector and well-known Swedish brands such as Volvo and IKEA. Exchanges in science and technology fields including semiconductors and telecommunications, as well as startups in cutting-edge fields such as AI, are also becoming more active.

Last year, in response to growing Swedish interests in Korean dramas, movies, K-pop and Korean cuisine, we opened the Korean Culture Center in Stockholm, which was the first to open in Northern Europe. Swedish culture, lifestyle and design are also popular among the Korean public.

With around 13,000 Korean nationals and people of Korean descent living in Sweden, the Embassy is also committed to supporting and promoting the interests of the Korean community in Sweden.

As part of our efforts to contribute to Korea's path to a Global Pivotal State, we will continue to strengthen our cooperation with Sweden.

Thank you.