- Registration date2025-12-03
Park Jung-sung, Deputy Minister for Trade at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR), attended the 5th Central Asia Policy Forum held on Tuesday, December 2, at Lotte Hotel World in Seoul.
The event was attended by more than 50 participants from the government, related organizations and associations, companies operating in Central Asia, and academia. Deputy Minister Park also presented ministerial commendations to three individuals who contributed to advancing Korea–Central Asia trade cooperation.
In his opening remarks, Deputy Minister Park emphasized that Central Asia is an essential partner for strengthening Korea’s competitiveness in advanced industries and securing strategic resources. He noted that the Government will build country-specific cooperation models by deepening supply chain partnerships for critical minerals, expanding cooperation in energy and plant projects, and improving the investment environment, adding that the forum marks an important milestone in preparations for next year’s inaugural Korea–Central Asia Summit.