Korean lawmakers seek next phase in Uzbekistan ties through minerals, AI

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Korean lawmakers pledged parliamentary support for expanding Korea-Uzbekistan economic ties beyond infrastructure and manufacturing into supply chains, advanced industries and cultural exchange, as the two countries prepare for a Seoul summit in September.

At the Korea-Uzbekistan Business Forum on June 16, Rep.

Kim Kyo-heung of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and Rep.

Yoon Jae-ok of the main opposition People Power Party said the two countries’ partnership has become ...