In that context, Weir is interested in Korea's path of development and ambition to become a major global development player. But I'm also really interested in Korea's ambition to be a big global development player, as set out in the recently published ROK (Republic of Korea) Indo-Pacific strategy. The deputy head of mission sees potential for collaboration between Korea and the U.K. in multilateral organizations such as the Asian Development Bank, World Bank and Green Climate Fund. "One of the most challenging things for international development is climate change and it is right at the heart of our mutual development agenda. The U.K. and Korea have the expertise to share on financing these types of projects that have a big impact on development."

Source: The Times April 10, 2023 05:19 UTC