Korea unveiled plans in Seoul on Wednesday to deepen cooperation with African nations in AI and digital technologies through the K-AI Package and related infrastructure projects. The Ministry of Finance and Economy discussed the measures at the four-day KOAFEC meeting, which opened on Tuesday with delegations from 45 African nations. Korea and the African Development Bank Group signed a letter of intent to establish the Korea-Africa AI Hub. Tanzania was chosen as the first K-AI Package project for an AI education institution.
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol speaks during a press conference at the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) held in Seoul, Wednesday. Courtesy of Ministry of Finance and Economy
Korea on Wednesday unveiled detailed plans to strengthen cooperation with African nations in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies through initiatives, such as the K-AI Package, alongside measures to improve infrastructure across the continent.
The Ministry of Finance and Economy outlined the measures during the four-day Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) meeting, which opened in Seoul on Tuesday and brought together ministerial-level delegations from 45 African nations to discuss cooperation in the AI and digital sectors.
