ROK must chart its way carefully to work with African nations as an equal partner, not a domineering force
South Korea is actively engaging the African continent, as Yoon Suk-yeol has demonstrated a desire to shore up ties with various states in sub-Saharan Africa, citing shared democratic values and economic interests across the continent.
Yoon acknowledged South Korea’s long-standing neglect of its diplomatic ties with African states when he spoke at the “Together with Africa” summit — a reception for Kenyan President William Ruto and other African ambassadors — on Nov. 23.
South Korea is actively engaging the African continent, as Yoon Suk-yeol has demonstrated a desire to shore up ties with various states in sub-Saharan Africa, citing shared democratic values and economic interests across the continent.
Yoon acknowledged South Korea’s long-standing neglect of its diplomatic ties with African states when he spoke at the “Together with Africa” summit — a reception for Kenyan President William Ruto and other African ambassadors — on Nov. 23.
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