S. Korea, African foreign ministers launch first ministerial meeting amid global uncertainty

South Korea on Monday hosted its first ministerial meeting with 50 African nations, bringing representatives from the countries together as Seoul seeks to strengthen ties with a continent of growing strategic importance amid global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainty.

Held under the theme "Partnership for Joint Responses to Global Challenges," the gathering drew delegates from 50 out of 54 African countries as well as four regional organizations, including the African Union and ...