[3] During the Korean War, unlike several Latin American nations, Mexico decided to remain neutral and not send troops to the Korean peninsula, however, approximately 100,000 Mexicans (and of Mexican descent) did fight in Korea under the command the United States Armed Forces as well as under the United Nations flag.

In March 1968, South Korea dedicated a Friendship Pavilion to Mexico and placed it in Chapultepec Park.

[6] In July of that same year, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard paid a visit to South Korea to continue the conversations for a free trade agreement between both nations that were initiated in 2012.

[9] Mexico's main exports to South Korea include: piston and rotary engines, parts and accessories of motor vehicles, aluminum, rubber and tires, chemical based products, fruits and vegetables, meat, and alcohol.

South Korea's main exports to Mexico include: machinery, electronic equipment, cars, parts and accessories for motor vehicles, video games and consoles, iron and steel, chemical based products, and food based products.

Several South Korean multinational companies operating in Mexico include: LG, Hyundai, KEPCO, Kia Motors, KOGAS, Posco and Samsung (among others).