Korea powers Peru's push into minerals, defense, green energy: Peruvian ambassador

As Peru marks the 205th anniversary of its independence on July 28, the same day President-elect Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated — Peruvian Ambassador to Korea Paul Duclos said his country and Korea are entering a new phase of their 63-year partnership, with cooperation expanding beyond trade into critical minerals, defense, logistics, green energy, artificial intelligence, digital government and other strategic sectors.

In an interview with The Korea Times ahead of Peru's National Day, Duclos described Korea as one of Peru's key strategic partners in Asia and expressed confidence that bilateral ties will continue to deepen across both traditional industries and emerging areas.

"I consider that the commemoration of the 205th Anniversary of Peru's Independence is an occasion not only for celebration, but also for reflection on the progress we have achieved as a country in recent years and on the challenges we continue to face," Duclos said.

"On this very day, Peru's new president, Keiko Fujimori, will begin her term in office with the commitment to further strengthen a stable, open and g ...