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South Korea pledges to double aid to Africa

Originally published: November 24, 2009 1:51 AM
Updated: November 24, 2009 3:25 AM
By The Associated Press  JAE-SOON CHANG (Associated Press Writer)

Quick ReadSouth Korea pledges to double aid to Africa in diplomatic outreach

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea pledged Tuesday to double aid to African nations over the next three years in an effort to better reach out to the continent rich in energy resources, growth potential and business opportunities.

In the pledge made at a joint South Korea-Africa cooperation forum in Seoul, the government said by 2012 it would double the $107 million in annual official development...

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