Iran-South Korea Chamber of Commerce members meet South Korean ambassador

TEHRAN- During a meeting between the members of the Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce and the South Korean ambassador in Tehran, the sides reviewed the latest status of bilateral relations between Iran and South Korea, and emphasized the necessity of strengthening cooperation in economic and cultural fields, the chamber reported.

South Korea looks to deepen commercial engagement with Iran

ISFAHAN – South Korea’s ambassador to Iran said Seoul is seeking to expand commercial exchanges with Tehran, describing greater trade activity as a step toward rebuilding the long-standing economic relationship between the two countries.

By Mahnaz Abdi

South Korean ambassador visits Tehran Times, highlights strengthening bilateral ties

TEHRAN – In a significant gesture underscoring the importance of Iran-South Korea relations, His Excellency Kim Junpyo, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Iran, led a high-level delegation on a visit to the Tehran Times Newspaper and Mehr News Agency on Sunday, October 19.

South Korean ambassador hails Markazi Province as industrial hub, eyeing deeper co-op

TEHRAN – The South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo has praised Markazi Province’s industrial capacity, saying it has become a highly attractive destination for investment with over 3,000 manufacturing units already established there.

Iran’s Vice President Emphasizes Co-op with South Korea in Government Smartization

TEHRAN - Iran’s Vice President and Head of the country’s Administrative and Employment Organization, in a meeting with the South Korean Ambassador to Tehran Kim Junpyo, emphasized the 14th administration's determination to develop administrative and technological cooperation with South Korea, naming government smartization and the use of artificial intelligence as key areas of this cooperation.

S. Korea says U.N.'s reimposition of sanctions on Iran to have limited impact on bilateral ties

TEHRAN -The South Korean foreign ministry said Sunday the United Nations' move to reinstate sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program is expected to have a limited impact on South Korea.

Shiraz Chamber sees new opportunities for Iran-South Korea trade in medical, pharmaceutical sectors

TEHRAN – The head of Shiraz Chamber of Commerce said Iran and South Korea have new opportunities to expand trade in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and related raw materials, while stressing that Iranian businesses are keen to raise trade levels with Seoul in line with international regulations.

South Korea, Iran discuss ways to boost bilateral ties

TEHRAN- In a meeting between Kim Junpyo, Ambassador of South Korea to Iran, and Hamid Qanbari, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, the South Korean Embassy in Tehran reported.

South Korea shares rental housing model with Iran

TEHRAN – A delegation of South Korean housing officials attended a meeting at Iran’s Transport and Urban Development Ministry on Tuesday to present their experience in providing social rental housing, the ministry said.

South Korea-Iran ties can be developed in various fields: South Korean ambassador

TEHRAN - South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo said that relations between South Korea and Iran can be developed in various fields relying on many communities between the two countries.

Iran-South Korea trade reaches $56m in early 2025

TEHRAN - Trade between Iran and South Korea reached nearly $56 million in the first four months of 2025, highlighting ongoing commercial ties despite external challenges and a decline in Iran's exports.

South Korea offers housing development expertise to Iran, eyes joint urban projects in 2025

TEHRAN – South Korea is ready to share its successful housing development experience with Iran, the country’s ambassador to Tehran said, citing lessons learned from South Korea’s rapid population growth and housing crisis in the 1980s.

'Unblocking Iran’s frozen funds key to strengthening ties with South Korea'

TEHRAN – A senior South Korean diplomat said resolving the issue of Iran’s frozen assets in South Korea has been a key factor in enhancing bilateral relations, along with high-level visits and diplomatic engagements between the two countries.

Iran's non-oil exports to South Korea surge 180% in 2024

TEHRAN - According to a report by the Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce, Iran's non-oil exports to South Korea surged by 180 percent in 2024, reaching $8.609 million.

Iran, South Korea private sectors urged to help expand bilateral trade

TEHRAN – Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Samad Hassanzadeh has stressed that the private sectors of Iran and South Korea can help give a boost to trade ties between the two countries.

South Korea appoints new ambassador to Iran

TEHRAN – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has shaken up 6 overseas ambassador posts, appointing new envoys to Iran, Germany, Turkey, Madagascar, Uruguay, and Ghana. 

Iran’s €5.57b frozen assets unblocked

TEHRAN- The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) announced that €5.573 billion of the country’s frozen assets has been unblocked.

Seoul welcomes co-op with Tehran in water industry

TEHRAN - Ambassador of South Korea to Tehran Yun Kang-Hyeon says Iran and South Korea have good capacities and vast fields for cooperation in the field of water resources management and using modern knowhow in this field.