According to Korea International Radio, the Korean Ministry of Industry, Trade and Resources and Korea Resources Corporation (KOMIR) stated on April 17 that in order to promote the development of overseas resources and strengthen cooperation in the supply chain of key minerals, they will send critical minerals investigation team to Chile and Argentina, who are abundant with lithium reserves, from April 18 to 21. The KOMIR stated that the purpose of this trip is to strengthen cooperation with resource-rich countries and promote the development of overseas resources led by private enterprises.
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