Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul (R) meets Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla for talks on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Sept. 24, 2024, in this file photo provided by Cho’s office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
Cuba has appointed Claudio Monzon Baeza as its top envoy to South Korea. Monzon assumed his post last week.
South Korea and Cuba made the surprise announcement on Feb. 14 last year on the establishment of diplomatic relations, in an apparent heavy blow to North Korea that has touted its “brotherly” ties with Havana since the Cold War era.
Since the announcement, Seoul and Havana have been working to launch diplomatic missions in each other’s countries, with South Korea setting up a temporary office in Havana and dispatching diplomats as an interim step.
“We expect the embassy opening will enhance convenience for our nationals residing in or visiting Cuba by providing consular services and protection, and contribute to expanding bilateral exchanges and cooperation,” the ministry said.
Around 30 South Korean nationals are living on the Caribbean island nation, according to ministry data.
Cuba is also expected to open its embassy in Seoul in the coming months.
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