UZBEKISTAN – SOUTH KOREA: NEW STAGE OF THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Abstract

Analysing bilateral and multilateral interactions in the areas of economy, policy, migration, security, technology, transportation, communication, and cultural exchange between Republic of Korea and Uzbekistan and Central Asia is the primary goal of this research. The current state, difficulties, and future prospects of relations between South Korea and Uzbekistan were explained using an interdisciplinary approach and comparative analysis. The Central Asian nations view South Korea as a highly developed state that holds a prominent position in the Asia-Pacific region, and their connection with the Republic of Korea has grown stronger. In exchange, Korea views Central Asia as a significant region with abundant natural and energy resources, the possibility for profitable joint ventures, and a sizable export market. The areas of cooperation between the Republic of Korea and Uzbekistan have grown over time, encompassing nearly all-important areas, both within the scope of bilateral and multilateral platforms. But there are other issues as well, such as the absence of land transportation connections between them, which has an impact on the price and schedule of delivered goods. In Central Asia, South Korea is seen in a very favourable light. Like other nations in the area, Uzbekistan is a staunch supporter of South Korea's efforts to uphold and expand stability and peace on the Korean peninsula. With the restoration of direct railway and road connections between the Korean peninsula and the nations of Central Asia and other states of the continent, the implementation of cooperative projects aimed at the formation of common transport and communication, energy, and production networks on the Eurasian continent can contribute to the revival of the Great Silk Road in contemporary realities. Additionally, the best models for linking Korea and Central Asia with other regional multilateral cooperation initiatives and mechanisms—like Belt and Road, Central Asia + Japan, India-Central Asia, TRACECA and the EU Strategy, etc.—must be developed.