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Welcome to the Working with Korea section of the website. This section contains information about UK Korea bilateral relations, including defence relations. You can also find information on the UK Chevening Scholarships and Defence Supplies.

UK foreign policy

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A new strategic framework for delivering our foreign policy goals

Defence relations

Defence

This section provides a background to the tasks and missions of the Defence Section within the British Embassy Seoul

UK-Korea relations

UK-Korea relation

The UK was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Korea. Our relationship was cemented during the Korean War and continues to develop as trade, investment, political, educational and cultural links grow.

Chevening Scholarships

Chevening

The British Chevening Scholarships are prestigious scholarships that enable students from abroad to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK. Every year the British Embassy welcomes applications from Koreans keen to study in the UK.

Science and Innovation

Science and Innovation

The Science & Innovation Section at the British Embassy in Korea aims to promote collaboration and co-operation between science and technology providers and users in Korea and the UK.

Human Rights

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The page will explain the importance of human rights in the UK's foreign policy and the related activities of the British Embassy in Korea.

Climate change

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Climate Change Section in British Embassy, Seoul is working together with Korean society to promote a low carbon, high growth global economy.

Counter terrorism

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Our aim is to reduce the risk from international terrorism, so that people can go about their daily lives freely and with confidence. How are we doing this?

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