Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea |

Korea: Minister of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Spokesperson’s Statement on Liberian Presidential Elections

The Korean government takes particular note that the election was conducted peacefully with the active participation of the Liberian people

The Korean government congratulates president-elect Boakai on his victory in the presidential runoff election held on November 14, and highly appreciates President Weah's contribution to the democratic political development of Liberia through his immediate acceptance of the results. In addition, the Korean government takes particular note that the election was…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea |

Korea: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Meets with Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Director-General

Director-General Kaseya highly appreciated Korea’s vision to strengthen diplomacy with Africa, and stated that Africa CDC hopes to enhance health cooperation with Korea

The Deputy Minister for Political Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chung Byung-won, who is leading the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit Preparatory Office, had a meeting on November 2 with Jean Kaseya, the Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). During the meeting, they discussed…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea |

Korea: Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin Holds Phone Call with his Egyptian Counterpart (Oct. 30)

Foreign Minister Park requested Egypt's special attention and cooperation to ensure the safety of Korean nationals staying in Israel and Palestine

Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin spoke over the phone with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt Sameh Shoukry about the recent escalation of the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas during a stopover in Istanbul en route to Turkmenistan on October 30. The two Foreign Ministers expressed great concern…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea |

Korea: Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets with Minister of State of United Arab Emirates (UAE)

State Minister Sheikh Shakhboot shared the UAE’s experience of close cooperation with African countries based on the geographical proximity

Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin met with Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan in Seoul on September 11. The two Ministers shared their common understanding that President Yoon’s state visit to the UAE in January this year had served as an…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea |

Outcome of Korea-Rwanda Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (August 12)

During the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers signed the Korea-Rwanda Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Political Consultations to strengthen strategic dialogue between the foreign ministries of the two countries

Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin, who is on a trip to Africa, visited Rwanda from August 11 to 12 and met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda Vincent Biruta on August 12. In the meeting, the two sides extensively discussed a range of issues, including…

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Korea: Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin Meets with his Ethiopian Counterpart

The two Ministers shared the view that the bilateral cooperation is strengthening in all fields

Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin, who is visiting Ethiopia from August 8 to 10, held a meeting with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen Hassen on August 8 and had a broad exchange of views on bilateral relations, strengthening practical cooperation, and ways to cooperate in the regional and international…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea |

Korean Government to Provide US$200,000 in Humanitarian Assistance to Malawi Hit by Tropical Cyclone Freddy

This humanitarian assistance will help the people of Malawi affected by tropical cyclone to swiftly bring stability to their daily lives and recover from the damage

The Government of the Republic of Korea has decided to provide US$200,000 in humanitarian assistance to Malawi, which suffered damage from tropical cyclone Freddy that struck southern Malawi in early March. The Korean government hopes that this humanitarian assistance will help the people of Malawi affected by tropical cyclone to…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea |

Republic of Korea Government Decides to Provide US$200,000 in Humanitarian Aid to Republic of Malawi in Response to Cholera Outbreak

The humanitarian aid to Malawi would ease the health crisis in Malawi, and help the people of Malawi facing difficulties due to the spread of cholera

The government of the Republic of Korea will provide US$200,000 in humanitarian aid to the Republic of Malawi, where the spread of cholera has caused a large number of deaths and illnesses. The ROK government hopes that the humanitarian aid to Malawi would ease the health crisis in Malawi, and…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea |

Korea: Deputy Foreign Minister Choi Youngsam Delivers Welcoming Remarks at 5th Seoul Dialogue on Africa

The 5th Seoul Dialogue on Africa provided a meaningful opportunity to seek insights on the future development direction of Korea and Africa

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the 5th Seoul Dialogue on Africa in collaboration with the Korea-Africa Foundation on Wednesday, December 14 under the theme of “recovery and leap forward centering on four major strategic areas in the post-COVID-19 era.” The opening ceremony was attended by former UN Secretary-General Ban…

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Korea: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Spokesperson’s Commentary on Signing of Framework Agreement between Civilian Forces and Military in Sudan

The Korean government supports the Sudanese people’s aspiration for democratic peace and economic prosperity

The government of the Republic of Korea welcomes the  signing of an initial framework agreement for democratic transition between civilian forces and the military in Sudan on December 5. The Korean government commends the efforts made by the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), the African Union…