Korean Embassy in Portugal - Address & Contact

Entry requirements may change without notice. Always check the latest travel advisories on the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs website before traveling.

Korea and Portugal established diplomatic relations in April 1961, one of Korea's earlier European diplomatic ties. The relationship has developed primarily through trade under the Korea-EU FTA, with growing interest in investment, particularly in Portugal's technology sector and renewable energy industries. Portugal's Atlantic perspective, including its island territories in the Azores and Madeira, gives it a unique maritime dimension that intersects with Korean shipping interests. Cultural and educational exchanges have increased, and Portugal's relatively low cost of living has attracted Korean remote workers and students in recent years.

Bilateral trade between Korea and Portugal reached approximately $1.19 billion in 2023. Korean exports of $744 million include automobiles, electronics, machinery, and chemicals, while Portuguese exports of $449 million consist of vehicles and auto parts, wine, cork products, chemicals, and machinery. Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have significant market shares in Portugal. Volkswagen's large Autoeuropa plant in Palmela also creates indirect trade connections through the supply chain.