Africa’s massive population, which is also the youngest in the world, makes the continent a prime target for South Korea to direct its famous export-oriented energies. And President Yoon Suk-yeol deserves credit for showing interest in Africa relatively early in his term. 

Recent developments in the ROK’s relationship with Ghana, for example, show that if South Korea is sincerely interested in maintaining a long-term presence in the region and benefiting from the potential economic growth on the continent, it must first look at Africa’s economic potential in a more comprehensive manner.