Here’s Why Russia Sees Korea as the Most Favorable Country

Russia and Korea have a long history of bilateral relations, dating back to the late 19th century, when they established diplomatic ties and cooperated against Japanese imperialism. 

In the 21st century, the two countries have maintained a strategic partnership, based on mutual interests and respect, despite the challenges posed by the changing regional and global environment.

What are the reasons for Russia’s favorable view of Korea?

Russia sees Korea as one of the most favorable countries among its neighbors and partners, for several reasons, such as:

  • Russia and Korea have a strong economic partnership, especially in the fields of energy, trade, and investment. Russia is one of Korea’s main suppliers of oil and gas, and Korea is one of Russia’s major trading partners and investors. The two countries have also been working on joint projects, such as the development of the Far East and Siberia, the construction of a gas pipeline and a railway linking the two countries, and the creation of a free trade zone.
  • Russia and Korea have a common interest in maintaining peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia, and have been coordinating their efforts to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue and to promote dialogue and trust among the parties involved. Russia has also supported Korea’s security and defense needs, by providing military equipment and technology, and by conducting joint exercises and consultations.
  • Russia and Korea have a rich and diverse cultural exchange, based on their shared historical and linguistic heritage, and their mutual appreciation of each other’s arts and traditions. Russia and Korea have established various platforms and mechanisms for cultural cooperation, such as the Year of Russia in Korea and the Year of Korea in Russia, the Korea-Russia Dialogue Forum, and the Korea-Russia Cultural Foundation. The two countries have also increased their people-to-people contacts, through tourism, education, and sports.

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What are the benefits of Russia’s favorable view of Korea?

Russia’s favorable view of Korea has positive impacts on both countries and the region, such as:

  • Russia’s favorable view of Korea enables the two countries to pursue mutually beneficial cooperation and collaboration, and to overcome the obstacles and difficulties that may arise from their differences or disputes. Russia’s favorable view of Korea also allows the two countries to leverage their respective strengths and advantages, and to complement each other’s weaknesses and shortcomings.
  • Russia’s favorable view of Korea contributes to the balance of power and interests in the region, and to the prevention of the domination or hegemony of any single country or bloc. Russia’s favorable view of Korea also helps to moderate and mediate the tensions and conflicts among the regional actors, and to foster a multilateral and inclusive approach to regional issues and challenges.
  • Russia’s favorable view of Korea enhances the global influence and reputation of both countries, and enables them to play a more active and constructive role in the international arena. Russia’s favorable view of Korea also facilitates the coordination and cooperation of both countries with other global partners and stakeholders, and to address the common threats and opportunities facing the world.
Katherine S

1/4 German, 3/4 Malaysian. I write, follow and monitor closely political news happening in Malaysia, and other happening news in the ASEAN region. Newswriter for the best ASEAN news website - The Asian Affairs.

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