Senior Presidential Envoy meets South Korean Foreign Minister in Seoul

SEOUL, 15 OCTOBER 2026 — The Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Hon. Adut Kiir met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Cho Hyun, to discuss bilateral cooperation in education, healthcare, and institutional development.

During the meeting, Minister Cho highlighted the relations between the two countries and noted that South Korea was among the first countries to recognize South Sudan’s independence.

The discussions also covered consular arrangements to facilitate cooperation and strengthen relations between the two countries.

To advance the areas discussed, Hon. Adut proposed a follow-up meeting involving South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the South Korean side to consolidate the proposed areas of cooperation.

The two engagements form part of the Office of the Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs’ efforts to strengthen relations between South Sudan and South Korea through education, scholarships, healthcare, institutional partnerships, and skills development.

The discussions focused on expanding opportunities for South Sudanese students, strengthening cooperation between institutions, and identifying areas for collaboration to support South Sudan’s education sector and national development.