South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Cuba
By Lee Jon-young | South Korea established diplomatic relations with Cuba on Feb. 14 in a surprise announcement that could pose a setback to North Korea that has long boasted brotherly ties with the Latin American country. In New York, the two countries' representatives to the United Nations exchanged diplomatic notes, marking the establishment of formal ties. Cuba is the 193rd country which South Korea has built diplomatic relations with. ▲ National flag of Cuba The announcement marked a culmination of Seoul's steadfast efforts to build a formal relationship with Cuba and expand its diplomati
