South Korea
South Korea emerged as one of the countries with the most significant improvement in perceptions regarding its status as an ally over the past year, as reported in the Munich Security Report 2025.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 97,783 | $280,000 | 124$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 35,344 | $700,000 | 711$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 13,186 | $108,000 | 81$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 7,886 | $240,000 | 186$ |
| Totals | 4 | 283,545,971 | 154,199 | $1,328,000 | 1,102$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Portugal:
South Korea is involved in discussions with the U.S. regarding work visas for detained workers.
5
Ecuador:
South Korea has qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
7
Pakistan:
South Korea has imposed a ban on the use of mobile phones in schools, effective from March next year.
5
Saudi Arabia:
South Korea is one of the teams looking to maintain its perfect record in all previous editions of the finals.
7
United States:
South Korea is ordering all of its airlines to examine their Boeing fleets for potential fuel cutoff switch issues.
5
Taiwan:
South Korea has competed in all seven editions of the U-12 World Cup.
6
North Macedonia:
South Korea is one of the main oil importers that pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
5
United Arab Emirates:
South Korea calls for restraint from Iran and Israel regarding military tensions.
7
Bangladesh:
South Korea has secured its place in the World Cup.
7
Australia:
South Korea's sex ratio at birth has returned to normal after being 115.7 in 1990.
7