Morocco Korea: Assessing Six Decades of Diplomatic Relations
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Morocco; Korea; diplomatic relations; Economic opportunities; challenges.Abstract
By 2022, Morocco and Korea had inaugurated 60 years of diplomatic relations, established in 1962. These relations can be described as ancestral and were characterized by their constancy and continuity. However, the economic relations are not at the same level of consistency and continuity as the political ones, despite the promising future. The geographical factors, among others, have had always an impact, however, recently, the presence of Korean companies has been increasingly apparent in Morocco revealing the promising opportunities between the two countries. This paper seeks to analyze and assess six decades of bilateral relations between Morocco and Korea, analyze the challenges that hinder improving economic and political relations, and provide opportunities to build strong relations.
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