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Pakistan & South Korea

53 shared events · Importance 21 · Last updated May 10, 2026

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Pakistan: Pakistan is a key participant in the discussions to expand trade and investment cooperation with South Korea, aiming to boost its economic potential across various sectors.
South Korea: South Korea is engaging with Pakistan to strengthen bilateral trade ties and enhance investment, with Korean companies showing interest in Pakistan's manufacturing and energy sectors.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan requested the pause of 'Project Freedom' and is involved in facilitating ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.
South Korea: South Korea is an Asian ally dependent on safe shipping corridors through the Strait of Hormuz, rerouting energy imports towards the United States during the crisis.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan is actively mediating between the United States and Iran, proposing a second round of talks to de-escalate the conflict.
South Korea: South Korea delivered its fastest growth in nearly six years due to a jump in chip exports, benefiting from the global surge in AI investment, making it an outlier to the general economic downturn.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan is acting as a mediator in the peace talks between the United States and Iran, with its Prime Minister expressing hope for a lasting agreement.
South Korea: South Korea is involved as its cargo ship, HMM Namu, was allegedly attacked, and it is urged by the United States to join efforts to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 07, 2026 · 10 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan has been mediating between the United States and Iran, facilitating the exchange of peace proposals and encouraging direct talks.
South Korea: A South Korean cargo ship was reportedly attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, and Donald Trump urged South Korea to join the mission to reopen the strait.
May 03, 2026 · 81 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan received a Qatari gas tanker, providing relief from power blackouts, and is acting as a mediator in peace talks between the United States and Iran.
South Korea: South Korea is investigating the incident involving its operated vessel, HMM Namu, and is in contact with relevant countries, including Iran.
May 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan is serving as a mediator in the peace negotiations between Iran and the United States, actively working to de-escalate the conflict.
South Korea: South Korea, which imports a significant portion of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to fears of an energy crisis.
May 07, 2026 · 31 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan is mediating peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, actively working to extend the ceasefire and achieve a peace deal.
South Korea: South Korea, a major importer of crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to disruptions caused by the conflict.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan is identified as one of the fuel-import-reliant countries in Asia facing potential critical levels of supplies, particularly gasoline, and is likely to be among the first to face issues.
South Korea: South Korea's oil stockpiles are comfortable, and the country is considering resuming refined-product exports.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan is mediating peace talks between the United States and Iran, with officials indicating progress in narrowing gaps on issues.
South Korea: A South Korean vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a fire and explosion.
May 04, 2026 · 15 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan is playing a crucial mediating role in facilitating peace talks between the United States and Iran, hosting multiple rounds of negotiations and conveying messages between the two nations.
South Korea: A South Korean cargo ship, HMM Namu, caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, leading to accusations from Donald Trump against Iran, which Iran denied.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan acted as a mediator, requesting Donald Trump's decision to pause 'Project Freedom' to facilitate progress towards an agreement with Iran.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi gained sharply, driven by strong buying of tech stocks.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan acted as a mediator, receiving Iran's latest proposal for negotiations with the United States.
South Korea: South Korea was urged by Donald Trump to join the mission in the Strait of Hormuz after an alleged Iranian attack on a South Korean cargo ship, indicating potential involvement in the conflict.
May 04, 2026 · 36 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan is mediating peace talks between the United States and Iran, attempting to de-escalate the conflict, though diplomatic efforts have faced setbacks.
South Korea: A South Korean ship, HMM Namu, suffered an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating the risk to international shipping.
May 04, 2026 · 46 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan is acting as a mediator between the United States and Iran, facilitating the exchange of ceasefire proposals and continuing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
South Korea: South Korea is investigating an attack on its operated vessel HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the broader impact of regional instability on international shipping.
May 10, 2026 · 46 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan is mediating peace talks between the United States and Iran, conveying proposals and attempting to de-escalate the crisis.
South Korea: South Korea reported one of its merchant ships, HMM Namu, suffered an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, illustrating the broader risk to international shipping.
May 04, 2026 · 14 articles
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International
Pakistan: Pakistan was intended to be the location for ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran, but these talks have failed to materialize.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index soared to a record high, driven by expectations of strong growth in artificial intelligence, benefiting its major chipmakers.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan has facilitated the transfer of Iranian crew members from a United States-seized vessel as a confidence-building measure and is attempting to revive talks between the United States and Iran.
South Korea: A South Korean-operated ship anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the United Arab Emirates experienced an explosion and fire, with Donald Trump stating Iran 'taken some shot' at it.
May 03, 2026 · 109 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan acted as a mediator, relaying Iran's response to the United States' ceasefire proposal.
South Korea: South Korea reported that its vessel, HMM NAMU, was struck by unidentified objects in the Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and fire, indicating the broader impact of regional instability on international shipping.
May 10, 2026 · 14 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan acted as a mediator, passing Iran's response to the US peace plan.
South Korea: A South Korean cargo vessel, HMM Namu, was hit by unidentified aircraft and damaged by fire.
May 10, 2026 · 10 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan is acting as a mediator between the United States and Iran to broker a peace deal.
South Korea: South Korea reported the attack on the HMM Namu, indicating its involvement as the flag state or owner of the affected vessel.
May 10, 2026 · 7 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan concluded a deal with the United States to jointly develop its oil reserves, with potential future sales to India.
Jul 30, 2025 · 6 articles
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Pakistan: Pakistan's passport ranking improved, climbing to 96th from its 101st rank last year.
Jul 22, 2025 · 10 articles
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Apr 17, 2025 · 6 articles
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Dec 11, 2025 · 14 articles
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Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Feb 19, 2026 · 28 articles
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Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
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Apr 07, 2026 · 26 articles
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Apr 08, 2026 · 34 articles
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