July 13, 2015

The negotiation teams from Korea and Canada agreed on the final text of the 'Agreement on Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation' to encourage joint research and development and technology commercialization. Agreed upon in the same year the Korea-Canada FTA took effect, this treaty originated from the intention to expand cooperation beyond traditional resource-centric trade into future high-value-added industries such as information and communication technology (ICT), life sciences, and green technology. This agreement served as a catalyst to broaden the scope of economic and academic exchanges between the two countries, transforming a relationship primarily based on goods trade into a multifaceted partnership.

July 14, 2010

The Canadian government added North Korea to the 'Area Control List' under the Export and Import Permits Act, tightening export regulations against Pyongyang. This measure was taken in response to the sinking of the ROKS Cheonan in March of the same year, aiming to reaffirm solidarity with the South Korean government amidst the security crisis on the Korean Peninsula and to send a warning message against North Korea's military provocations. It set a precedent demonstrating Canada's participation in the international community's sanctions against North Korea for peace and stability in Northeast Asia.

July 15, 2005

Trade ministers from Korea and Canada announced the official launch of bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. At the time, both countries recognized the need to lower trade barriers and increase trade in the Asia-Pacific region, based on their mutually complementary industrial structures. Although it took 10 years to reach a settlement, this declaration was the starting point for the Korea-Canada FTA (CKFTA), which took effect in 2015. As Canada's first FTA with an Asian nation, it laid the institutional foundation for economic cooperation between the two countries.

July 17, 1976

The opening ceremony of the 21st Summer Olympic Games was held at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Canada, with the South Korean delegation entering 22nd among the participating nations. At the time, tensions were running high due to non-sporting conflicts, including construction delays at the venues caused by the oil shock, a large-scale boycott by African nations, and Taiwan's withdrawal. Under these circumstances, South Korea dispatched 50 athletes across five sports: wrestling, volleyball, boxing, shooting, and judo. South Korea's participation in the Montreal Olympics culminated in its first-ever Olympic gold medal (Yang Jung-mo in wrestling) since the establishment of the South Korean government, as well as its first ball-sport medal (bronze in women's volleyball). This served as a direct catalyst for expanding the footprint of Korean sports on the international stage.

July 19, 1950

The Canadian Cabinet approved the deployment of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) No. 426 Transport Squadron to support the Korean War. Having decided to join the UN forces immediately following the outbreak of the Korean War, Canada aimed to support UN supply transport and rear logistics by deploying naval vessels and air transport forces prior to a full-scale deployment of ground troops. This deployment decision was a concrete milestone marking Canada's direct participation in South Korea's defense as a military and security partner, serving as the practical starting point for bilateral military cooperation.