Foreign minister highlights Africa’s growing strategic importance at Africa Day event

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Wednesday emphasized Africa’s rising importance as a strategic partner for South Korea, citing the continent’s young population, abundant resources and growing role in global supply chains amid geopolitical uncertainty. Speaking at the “2026 Africa Day” celebration, Cho said Africa was emerging as “a key hub for global connectivity and future growth” as global logistics and energy networks faced mounting disruptions due to geopolitical tensions. The event was jointly

By The Korea Herald