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| '''Iceland–South Korea relations''' are primarily based on cooperation over maritime disputes concerning whaling and bi-lateral trade in technology and fish products, although there are various other ways in which the two countries interact. | |||
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| ==Diplomatic ties== | |||
| '''Iceland–South Korea relations''' are based on many common interests that include sporting competitions, historical contacts, whaling, economic ties, cultural contact and pickled foods. | |||
| Diplomatic relations between ] and the ] were established on October 10, 1962 according the The Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<ref name=koreamfa>{{cite web | |||
| ==Sports== | |||
| |url=http://www.mofat.go.kr/english/regions/europe/20070818/1_990.jsp? | |||
| ⚫ | |title=Republic of Iceland | ||
| |publisher=Republic of Korea - Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | |||
| |accessdate=2009-07-11}}</ref> The Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs gives the date as 19 April 1982. Iceland's Embassy in ] is accredited South Korea, and Iceland also has two consulates in ].<ref>{{cite web | |||
| |url=http://www.iceland.org/cn/english/embassys-jurisdiction/south-korea/ | |||
| |title=Embassy of Iceland - Beijing, China | |||
| |publisher=Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs | |||
| |accessdate=2009-07-11}}</ref> South Korea's embassy in ], ] is accredited to Iceland, and South Korea has a consulate in ]. | |||
| In May 2008, the two countries signed an agreement on double taxation.<ref>{{cite web | |||
| ⚫ | In the 1992 Olympics Iceland beat South Korea 26-24 in the Men's Handball competition.<ref></ref> In the same event at the 2008 Olympics South Korea beat Iceland 22-21.<ref></ref><ref></ref> | ||
| |url=http://asiatax.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/south-korea-iceland-sign-agreement-on-double-taxation/ | |||
| |title=South Korea, Iceland sign agreement on double taxation | |||
| |publisher=China View | |||
| |date=May 15, 2008 | |||
| |accessdate=2009-07-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | |||
| |url=http://www.icenews.is/index.php/2008/05/27/convention-signed-between-iceland-and-south-korea/ | |||
| |title=Convention signed between Iceland and South Korea | |||
| |publisher=IceNews – Daily News | |||
| |date=May 27, 2008 | |||
| |accessdate=2009-07-11}}</ref> | |||
| ==Trade== | |||
| ==Demographic relationship== | |||
| In 2006, South Korean exports to Iceland totaled US$36,000,000, mainly automobiles and tires, while Iceland's exports to South Korea totaled US$13,000,000, mainly marine products and fur.<ref name=koreamfa/> | |||
| The Icelandic people are of ] stock. The Viking ] took over what is now called ] in the 9th century. Russia later expanded its empire to the boundaries of ].<ref></ref> According to Thorvaldur Gylfason, Professor of Economics at the University of Iceland, "by 1985 ... Iceland had become South Korea."<ref>{{cite web | |||
| |url=http://www3.hi.is/~gylfason/_private/Ghana%20Iceland.pdf | |||
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| |author=Thorvaldur Gylfason}}</ref> | |||
| ==Maritime issues == | |||
| ==Cooperation in marine conflicts== | |||
| Both Iceland and South Korea have been involved in controversy over whaling<ref>''The whaling season'' By Kieran Mulvaney ISBN 1-55963-978-4</ref> and dragnet trawling.<ref></ref> | Both Iceland and South Korea have been involved in controversy over whaling<ref>''The whaling season'' By Kieran Mulvaney ISBN 1-55963-978-4</ref> and dragnet trawling.<ref></ref> | ||
| ==Trivial connections== | |||
| ==Economic similarities== | |||
| South Korea has the largest current account deficit in Asia and its banks have the worst loan-to-deposit ratios, which has prompted some concern that South Korea may be Asia's Iceland.<ref></ref> | * South Korea has the largest current account deficit in Asia and its banks have the worst loan-to-deposit ratios, which has prompted some concern that South Korea may be Asia's Iceland.<ref></ref> | ||
| ⚫ | * In the 1992 Olympics Iceland beat South Korea 26-24 in the Men's Handball competition.<ref></ref> In the same event at the 2008 Olympics South Korea beat Iceland 22-21.<ref></ref><ref></ref> | ||
| ⚫ | * 2006 OECD figures revealed that Iceland topped the list of broadband users. This was a surprise as South Korea is regularly touted as being the most wired nation on Earth.<ref></ref><ref></ref> | ||
| ==Visa requirements== | |||
| ⚫ | * ] band XXX Rottweiler hundar released their debut album in 2001. Their music was used in the US-Korean film ].<ref></ref> | ||
| * The Korean word for cured pork is "peik’ŏn" ( 베이컨 ), from the ] "bakan" (]).<ref></ref><ref></ref> | |||
| Citizens of Iceland residing in Uruguay have to apply for a visa to South Korea in person at the nearest consulate of South Korea in Uruguay. If there is no consulate of South Korea in Uruguay there might be a consulate of South Korea in one of the neighboring countries that covers the jurisdiction of Uruguay.<ref></ref> | |||
| ==Technology race== | |||
| ⚫ | 2006 OECD figures revealed that Iceland topped the list of broadband users. This was a surprise as South Korea is regularly touted as being the most wired nation on Earth.<ref></ref><ref></ref> | ||
| ==Cultural links== | |||
| ⚫ | ] band XXX Rottweiler hundar released their debut album in 2001. Their music was used in the US-Korean film ].<ref></ref> | ||
| ==Cuisine== | |||
| The people of both countries eat ].<ref></ref><ref></ref> Some Icelandic recipes involve noodles<ref></ref> as do several Korean dishes.<ref></ref> People in Iceland eat ]d ]<ref>Mimi Sheraton page C4 December 26, 1979 New York Times</ref> and people in Korea eat pickled cabbage, called ].<ref>{{ko icon}} from Kimchi Expo 2003 website</ref> The Koreans also eat cured pork, which they call "peik’ŏn" ( 베이컨 ), from the ] "bakan" (]).<ref></ref><ref></ref> | |||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
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Revision as of 15:30, 11 July 2009
Iceland–South Korea relations are primarily based on cooperation over maritime disputes concerning whaling and bi-lateral trade in technology and fish products, although there are various other ways in which the two countries interact.
Diplomatic ties
Diplomatic relations between Iceland and the Republic of Korea were established on October 10, 1962 according the The Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs gives the date as 19 April 1982. Iceland's Embassy in Beijing is accredited South Korea, and Iceland also has two consulates in Seoul. South Korea's embassy in Oslo, Norway is accredited to Iceland, and South Korea has a consulate in Reykjavík.
In May 2008, the two countries signed an agreement on double taxation.
Trade
In 2006, South Korean exports to Iceland totaled US$36,000,000, mainly automobiles and tires, while Iceland's exports to South Korea totaled US$13,000,000, mainly marine products and fur.
Maritime issues
Both Iceland and South Korea have been involved in controversy over whaling and dragnet trawling.
Trivial connections
- South Korea has the largest current account deficit in Asia and its banks have the worst loan-to-deposit ratios, which has prompted some concern that South Korea may be Asia's Iceland.
- In the 1992 Olympics Iceland beat South Korea 26-24 in the Men's Handball competition. In the same event at the 2008 Olympics South Korea beat Iceland 22-21.
- 2006 OECD figures revealed that Iceland topped the list of broadband users. This was a surprise as South Korea is regularly touted as being the most wired nation on Earth.
- Icelandic hip hop band XXX Rottweiler hundar released their debut album in 2001. Their music was used in the US-Korean film In Between Days (film).
- The Korean word for cured pork is "peik’ŏn" ( 베이컨 ), from the Old Icelandic "bakan" (bacon).
See also
References
- ^ "Republic of Iceland". Republic of Korea - Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
- "Embassy of Iceland - Beijing, China". Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
- "South Korea, Iceland sign agreement on double taxation". China View. May 15, 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
- "Convention signed between Iceland and South Korea". IceNews – Daily News. May 27, 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
- The whaling season By Kieran Mulvaney ISBN 1-55963-978-4
- Blame Iceland
- Is South Korea Asia's Iceland?
- Olympics Sports Reference
- Iceland run ended by South Korea
- South Korea Iceland
- Iceland comes first in broadband
- Iceland's love for broadband beats South Korea
- Myspace: XXX Rottweiler hundar
- Bacon
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