{
  "id": 6370279,
  "title": "PM calls for shared prosperity with Africa in era of AI transformation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/pm-calls-for-shared-prosperity-with-africa-in-era-of-ai-transformation-6370279",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-09T02:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260909/pm-calls-for-shared-prosperity-with-africa-in-era-of-ai-transformation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korea's Prime Minister Han Seong-sook emphasized the potential for shared prosperity between Korea and African nations as they navigate the era of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology advancements. Speaking at the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) ministerial meeting, Han highlighted Africa as a continent brimming with potential, boasting a vast market of 1.5 billion people and significant mineral resources.\n\nHan stressed that Korea and Africa have been important partners, contributing to each other's growth. In the context of the AI transformation, he urged both regions to forge a path towards shared prosperity and take a new leap forward. To illustrate Korea's commitment to AI transformation, Han outlined the country's three megaprojects initiative, which focuses on semiconductors, physical AI, AI data centers, and AI-driven administrative innovation. Through these projects, Korea aims to share its expertise and resources with Africa, fostering mutual growth and development.",
  "summary": "Korea is ready to work with African nations to share and combine its prowess in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies with the massive growth potential of the resource-rich continent for mutual prosperity, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Wednesday. Han made the remark in a speech at the annual Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) ministerial meeting that Korea has hosted…",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "PM calls for shared prosperity with Africa in era of AI transformation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/pm-calls-for-shared-prosperity-with-africa-in-era-of-ai-transformation-6370542",
        "published": "2026-09-09T01:46:19.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "PM calls for shared prosperity with Africa in era of AI transformation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/pm-calls-for-shared-prosperity-with-africa-in-era-of-ai-transformation",
        "published": "2026-09-09T02:22:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "Prime Minister Calls on S. Korea, Africa to Pursue Shared Prosperity through AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/prime-minister-calls-on-s-korea-africa-to-pursue-shared-prosperity",
        "published": "2026-09-09T05:48:41.000Z"
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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."
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