There are many high level visits between the two countries, as well as extensive cooperation in film, science and technology and education.

[2] Former South Korean president, Lee Myung Bak visited New Zealand in 2009.

[4] In 2014, speaker of the national assembly Kang-Chang Hee led a delegation of assembly members to meet with prime minister John Key, speaker David Carter and members of the New Zealand-Korea friendship group.

New Zealand's main exports to South Korea are wood, dairy products, meat, and aluminium.

South Korea's main exports to New Zealand are petroleum, vehicles, machinery, iron and steel, and plastic.