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Cuba Reestablishes Diplomatic Ties With South Korea
Cuba Reestablishes Diplomatic Ties With South Korea0In a sudden diplomatic shift, Cuba has reestablished full diplomatic relations with South Korea after more than six decades. The announcement, made through a press release by the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marks a historic moment in Cuban and South Korean diplomacy, surprising Cuba¡¯s oldest ally, North Korea.

The restoration of diplomatic ties, broken since 1959, advances South Korean presence in the Latin American region. The move includes plans to open embassies in both countries, signaling a commitment to deeper engagement and cooperation.

According to the press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, the diplomatic move took place on Feb. 14 through an exchange of diplomatic notes between the representatives of Cuba and South Korea before the United Nations in New York. The move, justified under the protection of the United Nations Charter and International Law, aligns with the principles outlined in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of Apr. 18, 1961.

Cuba¡¯s historical alliance with North Korea, dating back to the Cold War era, had been a significant barrier to establishing relations with South Korea. According to North Korean state media, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un considered the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro a ¡°comrade in arms.¡± However, despite ideological ties with Pyongyang, Cuba has been gradually normalizing relations with Seoul since 2016. A memorandum of understanding signed in May 2016 paved the way for increased cooperation in various sectors, including business, energy, medical, and tourism.
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Cuba¡¯s desire to move away from isolation and counteract economic sanctions has been a keen reason for its change in foreign policy. The reestablishment of diplomatic relations with South Korea follows a similar move made with the United States in 2015, as the country took steps towards reconnecting with the international community.

With Cuba¡¯s new diplomatic relation with South Korea, it now maintains diplomatic ties with all the members of the United Nations, except Israel. Meanwhile, South Korea now only maintains severed diplomatic relations with Syria and its historical adversary, North Korea.

Despite the historical differences between the two countries, Cuba and South Korea will now embark on a new chapter of cooperation and engagement. The strengthening of relations signifies a departure from past ideological constraints towards a more modern and forward-thinking approach to international diplomacy.




Luis Apolo
Staff Reporter
 
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1. What has Cuba done, according to paragraph 1? What does the move advance and include?
2. How did the diplomatic move take place, according to paragraph 2? How is the move justified?
3. What was a barrier for Cuba in establishing relations with South Korea? What has Cuba been doing since 2016?
4. What was a reason for Cuba's change in foreign policy? Which countries does Cuba maintain diplomatic ties with?
 
1. What do you think of Cuba?
2. What do you think the Cuba-South Korea alliance?
3. What kind of threats does South Korea (SK) face from North Korea (NK)? What kind of a relationship does SK have with NK?
4. What is South Korea's foreign policy towards other nations? Explain.
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