The future of relations between South Korea and Israel under Yoon Suk-yeol is bright, but a lot depends on high-level leadership visits, Israel’s Ambassador to the ROK Akiva Tor told Korea Pro.

In a wide-ranging interview — which covered the recent free trade agreement (FTA), Iranian frozen funds in South Korean banks and the ambassador’s religious work — Tor said relations were “good” under the Moon administration but that he expects the Yoon government will take ties even further.

Historically, Seoul has been wary of strengthening ties with Jerusalem, fearing the reaction of other countries in the Middle East.