South Korea and Cuba establish ties, rattling North

South Korea has scored a diplomatic victory against its rivals in Pyongyang by establishing formal ties with the government in Cuba, long seen as North Korea’s unshakeable ally.

In mid-February, Seoul announced it would be opening a diplomatic mission in Havana to help South Korean companies gain a new foothold in the Caribbean, provide a new outlet to promote Korean culture and enable the island nation to benefit from new sources of development and other assistance.  

The South Korean…