S. Korea, Central Asia seek new path beyond Silk Road, deepen ties in AI, critical minerals: FM

South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun urged stronger cooperation with Central Asia in AI, critical minerals, and supply chains ahead of the first Korea-Central Asia summit involving Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The summit aims to build on decades of diplomatic relations and expand partnerships in technology and resource sectors for mutual growth.