{
  "id": 7716194,
  "title": "Korea, Uzbekistan sign MOU to expand agricultural cooperation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/korea-uzbekistan-sign-mou-to-expand-agricultural-cooperation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260916/korea-uzbekistan-sign-mou-to-expand-agricultural-cooperation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Rural Development Administration (RDA) of South Korea and Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday. The primary objective is to bolster sustainable agricultural development and heighten bilateral collaboration. This agreement was sealed prior to the Korea-Central Asia Summit in Seoul, taking place on Wednesday.\n\nThe MOU seeks to assist Uzbekistan in training agricultural professionals by leveraging Korea's farming technologies and the RDA's expertise in structured training programs. The two nations plan to collaborate to enhance agricultural output via advanced technologies and eco-friendly farming methods. They also intend to broaden knowledge exchange, technical advice, consulting, professional training, and interactions among agricultural organizations and specialists.\n\nThe RDA pledges to assist in crafting tailored training programs that align with Uzbekistan's farming circumstances and requirements. Furthermore, they aim to bolster the competencies of researchers, agricultural workers, and farmers through exchanges.",
  "summary": "Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Agriculture on Monday to support sustainable agricultural development and expand bilateral cooperation. The RDA, an agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said the agreement was signed ahead of the Korea-Central Asia Summit in Seoul on Wednesday. The…",
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