Daewoo E&C chair awarded for promoting Korea-Africa ties

Daewoo Engineering & Construction Chairman Jung Won-ju received the 2026 Korea-Africa Contribution Award at Africa Day in Seoul on Wednesday, in recognition of his efforts to bolster industrial and cultural cooperation with African nations.

Moroccan Ambassador to South Korea Chafik Rachadi presented the award at the event, jointly hosted by the African Group of Ambassadors, the Korea-Africa Foundation and The Korea Herald, citing Jung’s “visionary leadership and unwavering commitment” to Korea-A