{
  "id": 12095274,
  "title": "Korea- Ghana @ 50- a partnership anchored on mutual respect, trust and shared prosperity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/korea-ghana-50-a-partnership-anchored-on-mutual-respect-trust-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T06:49:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/korea-ghana-50-a-partnership-anchored-on-mutual-respect-trust-and-shared-prosperity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korea and Ghana are set to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic ties next year. It is evident that South Korea continues to play a vital role in Ghana's socio-economic development. Ghana benefits from Korea's financial assistance through grants and loans for projects that improve the lives of Ghanaians. The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korean Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) are prominent partners with offices in Ghana, delivering valuable services in social and health sectors to Ghanaians. Both nations share a historical connection, stemming from their shared struggles for independence and a tumultuous democratic history marked by military coups. Diplomatic relations between Ghana and South Korea were established in 1977, and since then, their partnership has been built on mutual respect, trust, and shared prosperity. An official from South Korea's embassy, Mr. Kyongsig Park, shared several significant achievements in education, agriculture, trade, and information and communications technology (ICT) during an interview with The Ghanaian Times. Focusing on agriculture, Korea shares its technology and expertise with Ghana to ensure food security. A notable example is the planned 100-hectare rice seed production complex in Dawhenya, which will introduce Korean rice varieties and technologies to boost productivity and strengthen Ghana's food security. In education, Korea provides scholarships and training programs for Ghanaians, with 219 Ghanaians participating in Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) programs, 179 in programs offered by KOFIH, and over 1,800 in KOICA initiatives. Trade relations between Ghana and South Korea have steadily grown over the decades, with bilateral trade increasing by approximately 38 times since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1977. The recent visit of Ghana's President John Mahama to South Korea further strengthened the partnership, leading to the commitment of both sides to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, security, agriculture, culture, and emerging areas such as climate change, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation. Korea aims to expand its partnership not only with Ghana but also with Africa as a whole. In the realm of ICT, Korea supports Ghana through investments in information and communications technology across educational institutions, including training and retaining personnel in various security agencies, government ministries, departments, and local government bodies. One concrete example is Korea's support for an ICT innovation center at the University of Ghana to foster start-ups and young entrepreneurs. Additionally, the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) launched a Digital Basic Education Capacity-Building Programme for 2026-2032, with a budget of $28 million, to further strengthen Ghana's digital education capabilities. The ultimate goal of this collaboration is not only to introduce new technologies but also to build human capacity to utilize them effectively. Mr. Park believes that with appropriate education, reskilling, and investment, artificial intelligence can improve productivity, create new industries, and generate employment opportunities. As South Korea and Ghana reflect on their 50 years of excellent diplomatic relations, they look towards the future and aim to deepen their bond of friendship and explore possibilities for mutual benefit. South Korea is prepared to utilize its advanced technologies and manufacturing capabilities to support Ghana in adding value to its natural resources. Ghana, on the other hand, must move away from being a recipient of handouts and donor funding to promoting trade with Korea and other countries. Ghana's commitment to moving beyond a dependency mindset is crucial for achieving sustainable development and prosperity in the long term.",
  "summary": "South Korea and Ghana will be celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relationship next year. Without doubt, Korea continues to play an important role in Ghana’s socio-economic development. Ghana remains a beneficiary of Korea’s grants and loans for projects that contribute to the well-being of Ghanaians. The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korean Foundation … The post Korea-…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Ghana’s recovery at the crossroads: From fiscal stability to household prosperity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ghanas-recovery-at-the-crossroads-from-fiscal-stability-to-household",
        "published": "2026-10-05T06:46:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}