South Korea

27 July 2026

South Korea: Embassy receives OQ team

The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the Republic of Korea received a delegation from OQ, led by Dr Saeed Al Hemeimi, Head of Research and Development.   Discussions focused on South Korea’s pioneering experience in managing and operating research and development centres, as well as enhancing opportunities for research cooperation and partnerships between institutions in the two countries.

25 July 2026

South Korea: Oman showcases East Africa capacity-building experience

The Sultanate of Oman showcased its pioneering experience in supporting capacity building and advancing the implementation of the 1972 World Heritage Convention in African countries during an event titled “Strengthening African Expertise in World Heritage”, held on the sidelines of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, Republic of Korea. In remarks delivered by Ambassador Amna Salim

20 July 2026

Minister welcomes South Korean Ambassador

Sayyid Badr received a copy of the credentials of the new Ambassador.

20 July 2026

South Korea: Oman at UNESCO World Heritage Committee session

The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), being held in the city of Busan in the Republic of Korea until July 29. The session is being attended by representatives of parties to the 1972 Convention on the Protection of the World

18 May 2026

His Majesty sends message to Korean President

The message was delivered by Oman’s Ambassador to Korea.

11 April 2026

South Korea: Mission at GCC Jordan meeting with Foreign Affairs Committee

Reem Alsiyabi, Deputy Head of the Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to South Korea, took part in a meeting of the Ambassadors of the GCC countries and Jordan with members of the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee and the Intelligence Committee of the National Assembly of Korea. The meeting aimed to brief Korea’s Parliament on the attacks faced by

9 April 2026

His Majesty receives written message from Korean President

The message was received on behalf of His Majesty by His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham.

3 April 2026

South Korea: Embassy staff meet with education technology company

Representatives of the Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to South Korea, met with the Chief Executive Officer of Ficus Korea, a company specialising in virtual technologies in the field of education. During the meeting, they were briefed on the company’s services and explored opportunities for future cooperation.

24 March 2026

Minister in intensive phone consultations with his counterparts

The calls aimed to support efforts to contain the ongoing war in the region and return to diplomacy.

12 January 2026

South Korea: Embassy receives representatives of tourism companies

Representatives of South Korean travel and tourism companies taking part in a forthcoming tour to the Sultanate of Oman visited the Embassy of Oman in South Korea. The visit, from January 15 to 22, is being organised by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.

11 December 2025

Kenya: Oman and Korea sign environmental cooperation agreement

The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Korea signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening relations and developing cooperation in the fields of environment, climate change and sustainable development. The signing took place on the margins of the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi. The MoU seeks to establish a long-term partnership based

14 November 2025

South Korea: Embassy launches book marking 50 years of diplomatic relations

The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the Republic of Korea launched a book  “The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Korea: Fifty Years of Diplomatic Relations.” The publication, issued in both Arabic and Korean, documents the journey of friendship and fruitful cooperation that officially began in 1974. Zakariya Alsaadi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the

7 November 2025

South Korea: Embassy at Aquatic Exhibition

The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the Republic of Korea participated in the Busan International Aquatic Exhibition, alongside an Omani private company operating in the fisheries development sector. The event opens new prospects for cooperation and the export of various types of fish products to Korea.

28 October 2025

South Korea: Ambassador attends signing of MoU on medical cooperation

Zakariya bin Hamad Alsaadi, Ambassador of Oman to the Republic of Korea, attended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Medical City for Military and Security Services and Seoul St Mary’s Hospital in Korea. The memorandum was signed on behalf of Oman by Brigadier Dr Saleh bin Saud Al Abri, Director General of the Medical City Hospital.

17 October 2025

South Korea: Oman’s Ambassador meets founder of SIGONG Tech

Ambassador Zakariya Alsaadi, Oman’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, accompanied by Counsellor Reem Al Siyabi, met with Mr Kiseok Park, Founder of SIGONG Tech, a leading company specialising in the design and development of exhibitions, museums, and theme parks. The meeting was attended by officials from i-Scream Edu, a subsidiary of SIGONG Tech, which specialises in developing digital curricula