UK in the Republic of Korea
Seoul 05:32, 17 May 2012
Working with Korea
These pages will tell you in detail about the work that the UK carries out in Korea. You can also find information about UK-Korea relations, and about programmes, scholarships and societies that promote the bilateral relationship.
UK-Korea relations
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.
Commercial diplomacy
The British Embassy in Seoul is dedicated to championing UK business overseas and attracting investors to the UK. The new FCO Business Charter outlines how the FCO will work to support UK businesses.
Prosperity Fund Korea Programme
The British Embassy in Korea is inviting project proposals for funding under the Prosperity Fund Korea Programme.
Defence relations
This section provides a background to the tasks and missions of the Defence Section within the British Embassy Seoul
Chevening scholarships
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
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 in the Republic of Korea
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
Climate Change Section in British Embassy, Seoul is working together with Korean society to promote a low carbon, high growth global economy.
International development
Eliminating poverty around the world is at the heart of UK government policy.