Nepal, Dec. 15 -- Nepal and the Republic of Korea on Monday marked a new step in bilateral economic engagement with the organisation of the first-ever Nepal-Korea Energy Cooperation Seminar in Kathmandu, aimed at promoting private-sector collaboration in the energy sector.

The seminar was organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal in partnership with the Independent Power Producers' Association of Nepal (IPPAN), bringing together policymakers, investors and energy developers from both countries to explore cooperation opportunities, particularly in hydropower and related infrastructure.

Addressing the event as chief guest, Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Chiranjeewee Chataut highlighted...