Seoul, which also established ties with Cuba last year, now has relations with all 191 U.N. member states except North Korea.

North Korea's state media ceased mentions of Syria since the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad in December except leader Kim Jong Un once referring to "the Middle East crisis" in passing.

South Korea recently established diplomatic relations with Syria, marking a significant milestone. The move is seen as a ...

South Korea, for its part, currently maintains diplomatic relations with all 191 UN member states except for its northern ...

North Korean state media didn’t immediately comment on South Korea establishing ties with Syria. South Korea also established diplomatic relations with Cuba last year, which the Seoul government ...

South Korea Establishes Diplomatic Ties With Syria, a North Korea Ally SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea and Syria have signed an agreement in Damascus establishing diplomatic relations, the South ...