Uzbekistan Expects Economic and Technological Gains from First Korea-Central Asia Summit

Hopes high among Uzbeks ahead of Korea-Central Asia Summit

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Expectations are high in Uzbekistan ahead of the first Korea-Central Asia Summit, with Uzbeks hoping that their country's long-standing goodwill toward South Korea will translate into investment, technology and opportunities for ordinary people. Areas of interest range from advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence to education and jobs, with Uzbeks looking for practical results from closer ties with Korea. The summit, scheduled for Sept. 16-17 in Seoul, will brin

By The Korea Herald