Overview
The South Korea-Africa Summit will be held from June 4 to 5, 2024, in Ilsan and Seoul.
This summit is seen as a significant opportunity to strengthen cooperation between South Korea and African nations and to build sustainable partnerships.
Under the slogan ‘Creating a Future Together: Shared Growth, Sustainability, and Solidarity,’ various African delegations, international organizations, Korean and international business communities, and key academic figures will attend.
Strengthening Cooperation
This summit aims to further enhance the existing cooperation between South Korea and African nations.
Through this, both sides plan to promote mutual benefits in various fields such as economy, society, and culture, and establish long-term partnerships.
Pursuing Sustainability
Sustainable development is one of the core themes of this summit.
South Korea and African nations will strengthen joint efforts for environmental protection, renewable energy, and climate change response.
Through this, both sides will seek cooperation measures for a sustainable future.
Creating Economic Opportunities
The South Korea-Africa Summit focuses on creating new opportunities through economic cooperation between the two sides.
South Korean companies will explore business opportunities in the African market, and African nations will use South Korean technology and expertise to promote economic growth.
To this end, various business forums and networking sessions are planned.
Key Events and Activities
High-Level Meetings
This summit will feature high-level officials from South Korea and African nations discussing various topics.
Through this, both sides will derive practical cooperation measures and establish concrete implementation plans.
Business Forums
The South Korea-Africa Business Forum provides a venue for direct communication and cooperation opportunities between companies from both sides.
Experts from various industrial sectors will participate in this forum to discuss the latest trends and business opportunities.
Cultural Exchange Events
To promote cultural exchange between South Korea and African nations, various cultural events will be held.
Through this, both sides will understand each other’s cultures and form closer relationships.
Expected Outcomes
Promoting Economic Growth
Through this summit, South Korea and African nations can strengthen economic cooperation to promote mutual economic growth.
In particular, it will be an opportunity to create new business models by combining South Korean technology with African resources.
Sustainable Development
Joint efforts for sustainability will enable both sides to achieve meaningful results in climate change response and environmental protection.
Through this, South Korea and African nations can contribute to global sustainability goals.
Enhancing Cultural Understanding
Cultural exchange will allow South Korea and African nations to understand each other’s cultures more deeply and form closer relationships.
This will serve as a foundation for long-term cooperation.