South Korea Suspends Military Agreement With North Korea

SOUTH Korea’s government has approved suspending an agreement with North Korea on détente measures, clearing the way for resuming all military activities along the heavily fortified border between the two countries. Vice Defense Minister Cho Chang Rae said that all activities of its armed forces along the military demarcation line and on the north-western islands, … Read more

South Korea Seeks African Minerals, Markets at Key Summit

SOUTH Korea is focusing on Africa’s rich mineral resources and potential as a vast export market during a summit with leaders from 48 African nations this week. The summit aims to facilitate aid for industrial infrastructure and digital transformation on the continent. ‘Africa is a crucial partner for South Korea to further its industrial advances. … Read more

Tanzania And Ethiopia Secure Billions in Loans From South Korea

TANZANIA and Ethiopia have announced significant loan agreements with South Korea, securing billions of dollars as part of broader deals aimed at granting South Korea access to Africa’s vital mineral resources and expansive export markets. The agreements were signed during the South Korea-Africa summit this week, attended by at least 30 heads of state, including representatives from … Read more