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Korea Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
[Africa Forum] KAF president vows to strengthen Korea-African friendship
The president of the Korea-Africa Foundation, an affiliate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, vowed to support the young friendship between South Korea and Africa and then build deeper relations based on mutual respect and understanding. 'Our historical relationship is relatively recent due to distance. However, we are now overcoming physical distance through conscious effort,' said KAF President Kim Young-chae in opening remarks at the Africa Day 2025 Korea-Africa Business Forum held at Grand Hyatt Seoul on Wednesday. The foundation seeks to continue its efforts to strengthen the ongoing partnership between Korea and Africa, which is represented not only by the number of embassies in their respective countries, but also by their ever-expanding people-to-people exchanges, African institutes at Korean universities, trade companies, nongovernmental organizations and more. 'The KAF will play its part, working hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the National Assembly, the African Group of Ambassadors, the African Union and our partners across both regions,' Kim told the forum, which was co-hosted by the Herald Media Group, the African Group of Ambassadors and the KAF. 'And it is one of our objectives to help connect Africa with our provincial governments,' Kim added, explaining that the foundation will strive to create more opportunities to connect Africa with a wider range of organizations in Korea.
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Korea Herald
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
[Africa Forum] Fashion show, delicacies spice up Africa Day celebrations in Seoul
Colorful and vibrant traditional clothes from African countries and Korea adorned the Africa Day 2025 Korea-Africa Business Forum on Wednesday, accompanied by a side event introducing African food and crafts. Taking part in the fashion show were ambassadors and representatives from 13 African countries -- Morocco, Tanzania, Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tunisia, Sierra Leone, Angola, Ghana and South Africa. Korea-Africa Foundation President Kim Young-chae and his wife, Kim Hyun-joo, opened Wednesday's event. President Kim walked down the runway wearing the dapho, a short-sleeved Korean traditional garment worn by male scholars and officials during the late Goryeo (918-1392) and Joseon (1392-1910) eras. Kim's spouse walked alongside him wearing the dangui, worn for ceremonial occasions in the royal palaces during the Joseon era. Morocco was the first African country to take to the runway among the 13 African countries taking part in Wednesday's event. Moroccan Ambassador to Korea Chafik Rachadi showed off the jellaba, a long, flowing Moroccan traditional costume representing dignity, simplicity and national pride. Rachadi's wife, Leila Chelly, wore the caftan -- one of the most iconic symbols of Moroccan craftsmanship. Ambassadors from Tanzania and Kenya -- Togolani Mavura and Emmy Jerono Kipsoi – drew cheers from the audience as they danced along to the music while walking down the runway in their traditional costumes. Sudan showcased four different styles of its traditional clothing, the jalabiya worn by men and the thobe worn by women, featuring Sudanese Ambassador to Korea Amira Agarib. Two members of the DR Congo community in Korea also took part in Wednesday's fashion show, catching the audience's attention with their traditional clothing adorned in bright blues, yellows and reds -- colors featured in their national flag. The models also danced together on stage, eliciting cheers from the crowd. To represent Ghana's traditional clothing, Ghanaian TV personality Sam Okyere took to the stage wearing a blue and white kente -- Ghana's traditional clothing known for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. After the African traditional clothing was showcased, Jeonbuk State Governor Kim Kwan-young showed off his hanbok while waving to the crowd as he walked down the runway. His walk was accompanied by the famous Korean folk song Arirang, adding to the traditional vibe evoked by his clothing. South African Ambassador to Korea Sindiswa Mququ and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young closed Wednesday's fashion show, wearing traditional costumes representing South Africa and Korea, respectively, to celebrate unity and friendship between Africa and Korea. Mququ was seen wearing Xhosa attire, one of South Africa's many colorful traditional garments. Thursday's forum also featured national dishes and delicacies prepared by 14 countries, from Morocco and Zambia to Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria. Tunisia and Algeria also served traditional desserts to the hungry crowd. Seven African countries -- Rwanda, Sudan, Zambia, Sierra Leone, DR Congo, Tunisia and Angola -- set up booths displaying traditional crafts and accessories while Ghana had a booth featuring some of the country's most loved snacks.
