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What countries don’t recognize South Korea?
North Korea is the most prominent country that does not recognize South Korea. Cuba, Iran, Syria, Venezuela, Libya, Yemen, Turkmenistan, Somalia, Equatorial Guinea and Eritrea are among the other countries that do not recognize South Korea. The reasons for this vary from political tensions to ideological differences or limited economic ties. Although South Korea has established diplomatic relations with most countries in the world, it still faces challenges in gaining universal recognition and legitimacy as a sovereign state.