The diplomatic relations between the Republic of Angola and the Republic of Korea were formalized on July 2nd, 1993 with the signing of the General Agreement on Economic Cooperation, Technical and Scientific.

Before the opening of the Liaison Office of the Republic of Angola on December 16th, 2004, the interests of the Angolan state were represented by the Honorary Consul, Dr. Yung Ho Kwon, a Korean citizen, chairman of Inter-Burgo Group. The Embassy of Angola in South Korea was officially by H.E. Ambassador Mr. Albino Malungo, on November 12th,2008 .