South Korea and African Nations Forge Historic Economic Partnership

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and leaders from 48 African countries have agreed to establish an economic partnership to promote trade and exchange. The joint declaration made at their first summit in Seoul also includes launching talks on securing stable supplies of critical minerals.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and the leaders of 48 African countries agreed on Tuesday to forge an economic partnership agreement and establish a framework to promote trade and exchange, according to a joint declaration.

Wrapping up their first-ever summit in Seoul, both sides also agreed to launch talks on critical minerals to secure stable supplies, the declaration said.