PM calls for greater cooperation with Germany in battery, semiconductor, AI sectors

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook called for increased collaboration with Germany in the battery, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence (AI) industries on Friday. She emphasized that the two nations are dependable partners that boost their competitiveness by utilizing each other's strengths. The Prime Minister's remarks were made during a keynote address at the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business, where she addressed Chancellor Friedrich Merz and German business leaders. Merz was in Seoul for a summit alongside Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

Han highlighted that Korea and Germany are reliable partners, strengthening their competitiveness through the combination of their respective strengths. She expressed optimism about fostering deeper and broader cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the battery, semiconductor, and AI sectors. At a time when German companies are diversifying their supply chains towards the Asia-Pacific region in search of fresh growth prospects, Korea will serve as a vital strategic hub connecting Asia, the Pacific, and Europe, as well as a dependable partner that truly enhances their mutual potential.