Pope Leo welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Holy See, Hyung Sik Shin, during an official audience at the Apostolic Palace, reaffirming the long-standing diplomatic and spiritual relationship between the two nations.
The Holy See and South Korea formally established diplomatic relations in 1963, a partnership that has continued to grow over the decades through dialogue, cooperation, and shared values rooted in peace, reconciliation, and human dignity.
Relations between the Vatican and South Korea have been further strengthened through historic papal visits. Pope St. John Paul II visited the country twice, in 1984 and 1989, playing a significant role in encouraging faith, unity, and social responsibility among the Korean faithful. Pope Francis also made a landmark visit in 2014, leaving a lasting impact through his message of compassion, youth engagement, and solidarity with the marginalized.
During the meeting, the audience reflected the continued commitment of both sides to fostering mutual understanding and collaboration, particularly in areas of peace-building and the promotion of humanitarian values.
The Holy See maintains a close bond with the Catholic community in South Korea, one of the most vibrant and rapidly growing Catholic populations in Asia, and continues to support dialogue and harmony on the Korean Peninsula.
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