By Ernest Nutsugah, GNA
Accra, Oct. 19, GNA – The Republic of Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting human resource development in Ghana through scholarships, training and professional exchange programmes.
The support is aimed at strengthening skills development and contributing to Ghana’s socio-economic growth through capacity-building initiatives.
Mr Kyongsig Park, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Ghana, gave the assurance at the 2026 Joint General Assembly of the Embassy of Korea, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) in Accra.
The event brought together members of the KOICA Alumni Association of Ghana, KOFIH Global Alumni and Global Korea Scholarship alumni.
The participants included professionals in public service, healthcare, research and education who had benefited from various scholarship and training programmes in Korea.
Mr Park commended the Global Korea Scholarship, the KOICA Fellowship Programme and the Dr Lee Jong-wook Fellowship Programme for helping Ghanaian professionals enhance their skills and contribute to national development.
He also praised the alumni associations for promoting professional networking, knowledge sharing and community service initiatives.
“These efforts demonstrate that the value of education and training goes far beyond the individual participants. The knowledge and experience you gained in Korea can benefit your colleagues, your communities, and ultimately, Ghanaian society as a whole,” he said.
The Ambassador called for stronger collaboration among the alumni groups and encouraged them to continue serving as bridges of friendship and cooperation between Ghana and Korea.
“Although you participated in different scholarship and training programmes, you all share something special: the experience of studying, learning, and living in Korea. That shared experience connects you not only with Korea, but also with one another.
“The Korean Embassy will continue to value our relationship with you and support opportunities to strengthen these connections,” he added.
Mr Dongwan Woo, Country Director of KOICA Ghana Office, said the agency had provided training opportunities for about 1,700 Ghanaian officials and professionals over the past 28 years.
“These figures represent more than just training opportunities. They reflect our long-standing commitment to strengthening Ghana’s human resources and building lasting partnerships between our two countries,” he said.
Mr Woo said the programmes had helped build a strong network of Ghanaian professionals with valuable links to Korea.
He urged the alumni to apply the knowledge and skills acquired through the various training programmes for national development.
Mr Woo also thanked the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, KOFIH Ghana Office and the leadership of the alumni associations for supporting partnership initiatives.
Ms Hyang Lee, Country Representative of KOFIH Ghana Office, said the organisation was established to strengthen Korea’s contribution to global health following the election of Dr Lee Jong-wook as Director-General of the World Health Organisation in 2003.
She said 1,894 health professionals from 36 countries, including 172 from Ghana, had received specialised training in Korea under the Dr Lee Jong-wook Fellowship Programme as of 2025.
Ms Lee encouraged the alumni to continue supporting health and wellbeing initiatives as KOFIH marked its 20th anniversary and honoured the legacy of Dr Lee Jong-wook.
Leaders of the three alumni associations highlighted the impact of various community projects undertaken over the years, while outstanding members were recognised for their contributions to the associations and society.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey
Reporter: Ernest Nutsugah
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