Seoul:Prime Minister Han Seong-sook has called for increased collaboration between South Korea and Germany in the sectors of battery, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence (AI). Han emphasized that the two nations are trustworthy partners that can improve their competitiveness by leveraging each other's strengths.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Han delivered these remarks in a keynote speech at the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business. The event was attended by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and various business leaders from Germany. Chancellor Merz was in Seoul for a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
Han highlighted the reliability of the partnership between South Korea and Germany, stressing the importance of deepening cooperation in the highlighted sectors. She noted that South Korea aims to serve as a strategic hub for connecting Asia, the Pacific, and Europe, which aligns with German companies' efforts to diversify their supply chains and seek new growth opportunities.