ISLAMABAD, January 12: South Korea has assured to continue its investment in Azad Kashmir, especially in the power sector.
The assurance was given by South Korean Ambassador to Pakistan Kwak Sung-Kyu, who called on Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Masood Khan here on Saturday.
The ambassador said the hydropower projects of Patrind and New Bong have already been completed by South Korea, and Gulpur hydropower project is under construction. He said another project at Athmuqam is in the planning phase.
Masood Khan invited South Korean entrepreneurs to diversify their investments in Azad Kashmir to other sectors, such as Information and Communication Technology and IT industry.
He also thanked South Korean Ambassador for his country’s contribution to the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan, which monitors ceasefire along the Line of Control.
