Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol speaks during a meeting with other economic ministers on external affairs at Government Complex Seoul in Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap
The government will offer proactive support for Korean businesses seeking to participate in reconstruction projects in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Wednesday.
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol discussed the agenda during a meeting with other economic ministers on external affairs, noting demand for infrastructure upgrades is expected to increase in major Middle Eastern countries following the end of the conflict between the United States and Iran.
During the meeting, the government announced plans to proactively support Korean firms seeking to participate in plant, energy, transportation, logistics and digital infrastructure projects in various countries.
Korea will work closely with overseas missions and related organizations to identify potential projects, while expanding high-level exchanges with partner nations, the ministry added.
