1st Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul; South Korea proposes cooperation on critical minerals and North Korean nuclear threats, but no collective African plan presented.
At the First Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, African leaders arrived without a collective plan. The event was initiated by South Korea, which appeared to have a well-thought-out strategy for it. Cooperation on developing Africa's critical minerals was discussed, as South Korea relies on these for electric vehicles and advanced technologies. Additionally, African support in South Korea's efforts to address its aggressive northern neighbor's nuclear weapons and missile development programs was sought. Despite this, the summit is considered another missed opportunity for Africa.
June 14, 2024
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