'Global Korea Forum' opens in Seoul to promote economic cooperation with int'l community

Experts from around the world are gathered in Seoul to discuss how they can promote international cooperation amid growing global uncertainties.The key mesage being delivered is that nations must come together to achieve economic co-prosperity.Yoon Jung-min has the highlights from that forum.People, prosperity and peace are among the key factors for South Korea's economic future. That was the message delivered at a seminar to support the Global Korea Forum, which was launched to promote global cooperation.Experts on finance and international cooperation from the government and the private sector gathered in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss the issue."Based on inclusiveness, openness and pacifism, South Korea should seek sustainable development. Korea should be a pioneer in building an inclusive, peaceful world based on these universal concepts."Under the theme of 'global inclusiveness', the panel discussed sharing Korea's economic development with other countries through official development assistance.They stressed importance of forming human networks with the rest of the international community."What we try to do is to share information and conduct discussions, seminars and develop new ideas. And of course, to develop human networks among participating organizations."The panel also said Korea should foster cooperation with countries to Korea's north and south, amid growing global uncertainties.They said countries like Russia and China possess great potential with natural resources and infrastructure,... while many Southeast Asian countries have enormous human resources."As a member of the international community, South Korea aims to keep increasing its role on the global stage by promoting economic cooperation with other countries.Yoon Jung-min, Arirang News."