Korea Joongang Daily
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Burundian broker and 7 others apprehended on charges of luring African nationals with fake invitations

Immigration authorities have apprehended eight people, including a Burundian national, on charges of bringing in African people wishing to enter South Korea by providing them with fake invitations, officials said Tuesday.

2024-08-13

Setting the stage for co-prosperity with Africa

The summit was a very meaningful step toward creating opportunities for the future of Korean companies and paved a way for co-prosperity with Africa.

2024-06-10

Forum highlights Africa's golden infrastructure opportunities

Korea is keen on securing more African infrastructure projects, including roads, railways and airports given the continent's impressive economic growth and population increase.

2024-06-05

Yoon urges Korea to partner with Africa on minerals, energy

President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasized the importance of establishing mineral partnerships with African countries at the Korea-Africa Summit.

2024-06-05

Leaders highlight shared growth, sign deals as Korea-Africa Summit begins

Korean and African nations signed 12 agreements and 34 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to increase cooperation in sectors including economy and infrastructure as the inaugural Korea-Africa Summit began Tuesday.

2024-06-04

Africa a continent of opportunities, but Korea needs better strategy

Seoul should use the inaugural Korea-Africa summit to develop a comprehensive foreign policy toward Africa and seize the continent's opportunities.

2024-06-04

FKI points to Africa's car market, minerals as sectors for cooperation

A report from the Federation of Korean Industries noted that Africa's expanding car market and abundant EV-related minerals present collaborative opportunities for Korean businesses.

2024-06-04

Seoul increases public transportation operations for Korea-Africa Summit

More buses and subways will operate in Seoul on Tuesday and Wednesday as heavy traffic is anticipated during the two-day Korea-Africa Summit.

2024-06-03

Critical minerals, infrastructure top Yoon's talks with African leaders ahead of summit

President Yoon Suk Yeol held a series of meetings with leaders of African countries ahead of this week's Korea-African Summit. The whirlwind diplomacy comes as Korea aims to secure critical mineral imports and boost trade ties with African nations.

2024-06-02

Korea-Africa Summit set to be Yoon's largest global gathering yet

Nearly 50 nations are expected to attend next week's inaugural Korea-Africa Summit to discuss shared growth and economic cooperation. President Yoon Suk Yeol will chair the two-day summit set for Tuesday and Wednesday in Korea.

2024-05-30