The South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs officially inaugurated the K-Rice Belt project, which is aimed at enhancing rice production in Africa through the dissemination of Korean rice seeds and agricultural technology at the K-Rice Belt Agricultural Ministers’ Conference in Seoul. The event was attended by delegates from eight African countries and Kevin Urama, the deputy director of the African Development Bank. Minister Chung Hwang-keun vowed to devote efforts towards boosting Africa’s rice self-sufficiency.

During the conference, representatives from the eight participating African nations underscored the unique approach of the K-Rice Belt project, which aims to