[1] As a result of World War II, both Poland and North Korea were occupied by the Soviet Union, which installed communist regimes in both countries.

Following the end of Cold War, Poland and South Korea's relations dramatically improved and eventually became a strategic partnership.

[3] South Korea was the first Asian country to officially loan $450 million in economic aid to Poland.

[6] In 2018, Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed his wish to support a United Nations-led initiative over Korea, aiming for peaceful unification of the Korean peninsula.

[8] The agreement also provides for technology transfer, the launch of production in Poland and joint Korean-Polish development of next-generation military equipment.