• Hello Friends and Colleagues!

    Henry here, back and recuperated from a great trip to Seoul with Graham to launch Albion East.  A recap of the trip below:

    Seven days. 100% Humidity and 100 degree temperatures equals 150% fun!

    It was a privilege to travel to Seoul with Albion East co-founders Graham Nelson and Haryun Kim last month. Graham was featured in an interview highlighting his longstanding commitment to philanthropic work and ambitions for Albion East. We celebrated the launch of Albion East on July 31st at 네이버즈 Neighbours.

    While in Seoul, I was once again reminded of Korea's remarkable journey from a recipient of development aid to economic powerhouse. This transformation is not only a source of national pride, but an opportunity to demonstrate global leadership, as I wrote about in an OpEd published in the Korea Economic Daily. Having spent years working on economic and security policy, it is clear that global health is foundational to national prosperity and stability and Korea is uniquely positioned to provide both the financial and technological resources to resolve health challenges. Maeil Shinmun published a press release to explain the intentions of Albion East to connect resources and evidence-based interventions to save millions of lives.

    I was glad to have the opportunity to speak with members of the National Assembly International Affairs Committee August 1st about the US-ROK alliance during the Trump-Lee administrations and offered recommendations to chart a better path toward shared prosperity in sectors such as the digital economy, shipbuilding, civil nuclear power, and other emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and next-generation batteries. In addition, Korea can emphasize its leadership role by providing development assistance to GAVI, the Global Fund, and other effective international health organizations and initiatives.

    Up Next
    I will return to Seoul September 9th to moderate the APEC and Ukraine War panels at the Maekyung Conference Sept 9-10. Hope to see you there!

  • Graham Nelson, Founder of Albion East, and former political counselor at the British Embassy in Seoul
    Kim Yoon-ki, Reporter Meil Newspaper
    https://www.imaeil.com/page/view/2025080316105320265

    Graham Nelson, formerly political counselor at the British Embassy in Seoul, is a well-known Korea enthusiast. Having served as a British diplomat for over two decades since 2004, the blond-haired, blue-eyed Nelson is an East Asia expert who is married to a Korean woman. Together they have two children. He reads Korean daily newspapers with ease and speaks the language fluently. After a five-year tenure in Korea from 2019 to 2024, he has returned to the UK to work at the Foreign Office.

    Despite being far away in the United Kingdom, Korea remains close to his heart. A testament to this is the recent launch of his charitable advisory group, "Albion East," during a two-week visit to Korea. The advisory group, which specializes in East Asia, is dedicated to finding the most effective ways to help vulnerable populations and solve social problems in developing countries. On the 31st of last month, we met with him at the Maeil Shinmun's Seoul branch in Yeouido to discuss his new venture in detail.

    You have a long history of service as an executive for the AMF (Against Malaria Foundation) Korea branch.

    "Before becoming a diplomat, I volunteered in Uganda for about a month, a country with a very high incidence of malaria. Globally, a child dies from malaria every minute, yet it costs only about 4,000 won to protect one life. From the beginning of my diplomatic career 20 years ago, I have been interested in solving global problems to make the world a fairer place and to help vulnerable communities. As a diplomat, I saw that many international problems could be prevented if the world were a safer, healthier, and more prosperous place. I've long contemplated the most effective ways to donate. I am deeply interested in the problems of the socially vulnerable and developing nations and have thought about how to solve them. AMF is one of the most effective organisations in the world in achieving real world impact."

    What are your main areas of interest?

    "[Other than malaria] I am particularly focused on areas such as child vaccinations and mitigating lead poisoning. Lead poisoning is a neglected 'silent pandemic' affecting one in three children worldwide, but it has been proven that it can be solved at a low cost."

    You co-founded Albion East with former Counselor Henry Haggard.

    "We have had a deep connection with Korea for over 20 years, having worked together for a long time at the British and U.S. embassies, respectively. Henry shares my love for Korea, which is why we are collaborating. We wanted to remain connected to Korea after leaving, and after many discussions about international development issues, decided to establish Albion East. We want to offer the most reliable advice not only to our friends in Korea but also in other Asian countries."

    What is the role of Albion East?

    "Every country struggles with funding, so we want to help use limited resources in the most effective way. We will provide ideas on how to achieve the maximum impact. There are critical areas like vaccines and malaria, and also more neglected but important issues like lead poisoning. For instance, treating lead poisoning is far cheaper and more effective than treating AIDS caused by HIV infection. I believe Korea has many opportunities to lead in solving these problems by leveraging its unique experience."

    There are growing calls for Korea to become a country that gives more to the world.

    "It is clear that there are many significant global problems that no single country can solve alone. I believe it's time for governments, individuals, and corporations to donate more and to do so more effectively."

    As a country that has transitioned from receiving aid to giving it, is there not a greater justification for Korea to play a more active role?

    "Korea's unique growth story and experience are very special. It is the only country to have completely transitioned from an aid recipient to a donor nation. Korea can play a leading role in global health issues and benefit at the same time. For example, multilateral organizations like GAVI (The Vaccine Alliance) and the Global Fund carry out highly effective life-saving work. With the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) headquartered at Seoul National University, a strong pharmaceutical industry, and a highly educated workforce, investments in these international vaccine programs also benefit Korean companies. It serves both the world's interest and Korea's interest."

    I feel that in Korea, individuals and companies are more open to donating domestically.

    "The most effective international charities often don't have branches in Korea, making it difficult to receive tax benefits, and many of my Korean friends have expressed scepticism about donating to charity, doubting whether the money would be used properly. However, if we saw a child drowning, we would not hesitate to jump in the water to save them, even if we were wearing expensive clothes. Saving a life with money is the same, but we hesitate because we don't see the child before our eyes. I believe that if people know their donations have a real impact, more will be willing to participate."

    What is the extent of Korean companies' participation in charitable activities?

    "Korean companies tend to focus on domestic issues, so their overseas donations and international support are relatively small. I want to encourage them to think from a more global perspective. I want to tell them that overseas donations can have a much greater impact—10, 100, or even 1,000 times more effective than the initial investment. I hope to see Korean companies demonstrate this kind of global leadership."

    Are there others working with you at Albion East?

    "We are currently a small team of about five people, and we are open to others who share our mission. Besides Henry and myself, the team assists with research, communications, operational support, and understanding of Asia, including Korea, Japan, and China. We welcome anyone with the same goals to join us."

    Where does the name Albion East come from?

    "'Albion' is an ancient name for Great Britain, and we added 'East' for East Asia. While my home is in the UK, I consider Korea and East Asia my second home, and the name reflects my hope to serve as a bridge between the two regions."

  • Now Is The Time For Korea To Increase Foreign Aid
    Henry Haggard, Partner at Albion East
    https://www.hankyung.com/article/202507301146i

    Facing ongoing trade frictions along with tariffs and negotiations about non tariff barriers, Korea could win diplomatic points globally by continuing to step up its overseas development aid donations.  If Korea does so, it could highlight global leadership and win plaudits from U.S. allies - and eventually from the United States itself.  While the United States has decided to shutter its overseas aid agency USAID, and curtail much of its development aid, Secretary of State Rubio highlighted that “It’s important to understand we are not walking away from foreign aid,” and highlighted South Korea’s graduation from recipient to donor.  Some may think that highlighting Korea’s impressive and growing global role in development might seem to be counterintuitive.  However, mirroring the painful adjustments Trump’s NATO allies are making to defence budgets in Europe, it could instead serve as a key talking point for Korea to show how it is heeding Trump’s call for U.S. allies to bear more of the burdens the U.S. has traditionally taken on in world affairs, and take up the mantle in supporting and sustaining global health and prosperity at a critical time.  While right now, managing the turbulent relationship with the United States is paramount, by showing greater global leadership, Korea would boost its standing with other countries in ASEAN, Africa, and South America as well as among OECD countries, that are all central to Korea’s growth and continued economic expansion.

    Beyond the near-term pitch that Korea could make to get credit for its efforts in global development, Korea has a compelling success story to tell as the only nation to successfully transition from a major aid recipient to a significant donor nation.  This message is objectively impressive, but could be further tailored for a USG audience by highlighting the fact that Korea is now giving back in recognition of the generous support it received from the U.S. and others during its own development journey: taking a greater share of the burden to support U.S. priorities such as vaccine development, pandemic preparedness, and limiting the outflow of migrants fleeing the poverty and instability that often go hand in hand with development failures.  At the same time as Korea builds that narrative for the Washington audience, it could advance its own leadership with other partners as among the only OECD countries in recent times to increase, year-on-year, its development budget.  

    Korea could further enhance its image and prestige by modelling best practice and international solidarity in adopting more effective, evidence-based aid strategies: for example, pledging more monies through effective institutions like GAVI and the Global Fund as well as the Korea-headquartered IVI, and partnering with cutting edge foundations such as the Gates Foundation and Open Philanthropy rather than trying to build up its domestic aid agency that is already overmatched following the commendable increase in funds Presidents from both sides of the political divide put in place over the past several years.  With the Global Fund and Gavi both conducting major replenishments this year, significant early Korean contributions to each would be a powerful statement of intent. Additionally, demonstrating initiative in fighting new, neglected challenges such as lead poisoning, that other countries have not to date focused on, could offer Korea another chance to lead on the global stage.  One unique asset Korea can bring to bear on these problems is the popularity of K-culture. We have seen how powerful this can be in raising popular awareness and assent for major global issues, through their adoption by a major Korean cultural icon. What this could look like is a popular band such as BTS or BlackPink, or an up-and-coming band like Stray Kids taking on a particular cause such as lead or malaria as a comprehensive, sustained campaign rather than just on an ad hoc basis.  

    In addition to boosting Korea’s international stature, development investment also offers substantial benefits to Korea’s pharmaceutical and biotech sectors as well as offering new opportunities for Korean research and development collaboration and leadership with other countries.  Finally, to connect back to how this would support the bilateral relationship with the United States, President Lee Jae Myung and his team could highlight how Korean bio-pharmaceutical companies are engaged in joint ventures with U.S. companies, investing in the United States, and sharing research and development facilities.  At a time of heightened economic tensions and concerns about burdensharing and strategic flexibility, Korea could utilize its untapped potential to give more and to lead in the philanthropic space in order to help manage relations with the United States while also garnering greater global support and further economic opportunity.

  • https://www.imaeil.com/page/view/2025080316042327942
    SEOUL, South Korea – July 31, 2025 – Today marks the official Korean launch of Albion East, a new mission-driven advisory group founded by Graham Nelson and Henry Haggard, formerly representatives at the British and US Embassies in Korea. The venture aims to connect philanthropists, foundations, corporations and development ministries in East Asia with the world’s most effective and evidence-based solutions to critical global health challenges.

    Albion East was established to translate robust research on issues such as vaccine delivery, malaria, tuberculosis, and lead exposure into solutions with real-world impact. The group provides tailored research and advice to help partners identify opportunities where their contributions can achieve the greatest good, ensuring the most efficient and impactful use of every won, dollar and yen.

    The founders, Graham Nelson and Henry Haggard, bring decades of combined international experience and a deep, shared understanding of the region. In 2023 Nelson founded the Korean branch of the Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) - consistently rated the world’s most cost-effective charity for saving lives - in a desire to provide more opportunities for Korean donors to give effectively. He continues to serve part-time at the UK’s Foreign Office in London on matters unrelated to global development. Albion East is a separate, personal initiative. Haggard recently concluded a distinguished 25-year career with the U.S. State Department and is a respected commentator on global affairs with extensive networks in Korea. He is a Senior Advisor at WestExec Advisors and a non-resident fellow at the Rice University Baker Institute and CSDS in Brussels. Their partnership is a reconstitution of their close collaboration while serving as counterparts in Seoul.

    "Albion East was founded out of a conviction that there is a tremendous, often untapped, potential for East Asian partners - including many here in Korea - to lead on some of the world's most pressing and solvable health issues," said Nelson. "Our role is to apply our international experience and skillsets to act as a bridge in support of more strategic engagement on global health issues between East Asia, Europe and the United States.  We aim to provide the research and strategic advice that connects our partners' resources to the evidence-based interventions that can save and improve millions of lives."

    Albion East focuses on identifying causes that have a strong strategic fit for donors, offering the potential for substantial returns on investment in the form of healthier populations, more prosperous economies and recognised global leadership. The group’s research highlights opportunities in areas like childhood vaccinations and the mitigation of lead poisoning - a neglected "silent pandemic" that affects one in three children globally yet is solvable with proven, low-cost interventions.

    Haggard added, "Having spent years working on economic and security policy, it is clear that global health is foundational to national prosperity and stability.  It is critical that we work together to address existing challenges and find opportunities to effectively utilise developmental aid and expertise. Korea is uniquely positioned to provide both financial and technological support to health challenges. The delivery of next-gen vaccines not only saves lives, it adds an economic benefit to maximize the investment return.”

    About Albion East: Albion East is a mission-driven research and advisory group dedicated to increasing the impact of global health funding. By providing partners with rigorous analysis and strategic guidance, Albion East aims to direct more resources toward the most effective global health interventions worldwide, with a particular focus on building partnerships in East Asia. The group aims to help Korean public and private sector donors channel resources to the causes and interventions that deliver the greatest measurable benefit per won. Albion East’s members and the group itself give a significant proportion of their income/revenues to these same causes.

    Media Contact:
    Jessica Braun, Director of Communications
    press@albioneast.com
    www.albioneast.com

  • Hello Everyone!
    Thank you for the kind messages after our initial Albion East launch in May. Several of you were interested to learn more about our work so here is the quick-read version.

    What we’re about
    Albion East is a small, mission-driven advisory group I, Graham, set up with my wife, Haryun, earlier this year. Our goal is simple—translate the strongest evidence on solutions to critical global health issues (such as malaria, TB, vaccinations, and lead exposure) into tangible results. We achieve this by raising awareness and providing tailored support to potential funders and front-line organisations, ultimately directing resources to the most effective interventions. We have a particular focus on East Asia, where our language skills and cultural familiarity help us speak to partners with greater sensitivity and salience.

    Why we do this
    Albion East is the natural evolution of a long journey that Haryun and I have been on in thinking how we can use our modest resources to support the most vulnerable in society, whose voices are often not heard. For Haryun, that led from directing documentaries on marginalised communities, to her current main focus providing counselling and psychotherapy services to children in underprivileged London schools. For me, it’s what first got me into diplomacy twenty years ago, and more recently, motivated me to set up the Korean branch of the Against Malaria Foundation (AMF). In an increasingly challenging international environment where some of the leading traditional players are questioning and stepping back from development work, Albion East is our attempt to step up.

    Our team
    It’s a privilege to be partnering with my dear friend Henry in this work. Henry was my counterpart at the US Embassy in Seoul, and his knowledge of Korea and extensive networks are the stuff of legend. He has since concluded a twenty-five year career within the U.S. State Department to start his own advisory firm, Seekonk and also serves in a range of other roles including non-resident fellow at the Rice University Baker Institute and the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy in Brussels. Henry is a sought after commentator on global issues with recent articles in the Hankyoreh Newspaper on Korean Development Leadership and the Maeil Business Newspaper on The Future of South Korea-U.S. Relations. As we continued to talk after leaving Asia it was clear we were animated by similar goals and aspirations to leverage our experience and efforts in support of global health and philanthropic objectives. Henry has now joined Haryun and me at Albion East, and the result—our Global Aid Advocacy programme—absolutely wouldn’t exist without him. I’m thrilled we’re reconstituting our partnership to drive progress on important causes.

    Rounding out our small but nimble team is Henry’s wonderful partner Jessica running operations, communication, and design, and my university classmate and maths prodigy Chris, our lead on research.

    Of course, our work is all about collaboration, and we’re fortunate to partner with many fantastic organisations and individuals who share our vision. We’ll have more details to share, and hopefully be welcoming many more into the fold, in the very near future.

    How we work
    We are extremely grateful to have received a grant from Open Philanthropy which enables much of our research and donor support. The grant is hands-off by design and OP supports our objectives, but does not direct our agenda or benefit institutionally from our work. The priorities and positions we pursue are entirely our own.

    We pledge at least 10% of profits (and our Albion East incomes) to high-impact charities and reserve time for pro-bono or at-cost projects. Currently this includes my work as Director and Trustee of AMF Korea helping to raise awareness and grow the donor base in Korea.

    In addition to Albion East, I continue to work part time at the Foreign Office (FCDO) on issues unrelated to global development. I am indebted to the supportive colleagues and leaders at the FCDO who have endorsed and enabled this arrangement.

    Upcoming...
    Henry and I will be in Korea from 26 July to 1 August to continue conversations with a range of partners, introduce Albion’s mission, and build a network of support. For those of you based in Seoul and around during that period, we hope to see you while we’re in town!

    Getting involved
    If what we’re doing resonates, we’d love to stay in touch. Future newsletters will highlight the projects and people we’re learning from, plus the impact of your support.

    And if you’re curious about anything we have not covered, or have ideas, causes or projects you’d like us to consider, contact us!—we’d love to hear from you.

    That’s it! 
    Warmest wishes from all of us at Albion East, and we hope you have a great week!

    Graham, Henry, Haryun, Jessica and Chris

    Spotlight on… Lead Exposure
    In every newsletter we’ll aim to highlight a different cause we’re focusing on. Over time we’ll share these as a growing repository of information over on our website. This month, we’re kicking things off with one of the most neglected global health issues - lead exposure.

    Lead poisoning is the silent pandemic we rarely talk about—yet it is stealing futures on a staggering scale. One in three children—an estimated 800 million worldwide—have blood-lead levels high enough to impair brain development. That means lost IQ points, lower lifetime earnings, and a lifelong drag on national prosperity. Meanwhile, lead-driven heart disease, kidney damage and other illnesses now kill about 1.5 million people each year and sap 21 million years of healthy life from the global ledger—even more than malaria.

    Yet funding to fix the problem remains vanishingly small. Analysts estimate that all the NGOs working on lead in low- and middle-income countries spend just US$6-10 million a year—roughly US$0.31 per year of healthy life lost. Contrast that with HIV/AIDS, which receives around US$210 of development assistance for every lost year. In other words, the world invests around 600 times more per unit of harm in HIV than in lead exposure, making lead one of the most neglected issues in global health.

    The tragedy is not only the scale of harm, but how avoidable it is. Proven, low-cost actions—phasing out lead paint, regulating backyard battery-recycling, testing blood-lead levels, and enforcing food-safety rules—can slash exposure for just a few dollars per child. Pilot programmes show that as little as $11 spent can avert an entire year of ill-health, and unlock many more dollars in lifetime income gains.

    Momentum is finally building: last year USAID, UNICEF and major philanthropies launched the US$150 million Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, but the gap between need and resources is still vast.

    Why should you care? Because eliminating lead is a triple win - healthier children, smarter economies, and a fairer world—achievable for pennies on the dollar compared with better-known threats.

    Our full report dives into the data, country success stories, and ideas for ways to help. Read more here.

  • Welcome to Albion East! We are a new international advisory group dedicated to empowering philanthropic organisations, vulnerable communities, and initiatives that support a fair and equitable world.

    Founded by Graham Nelson in collaboration with Henry Haggard, the Albion team is thrilled to launch this joint project and bring our expertise and geopolitical perspective to advocate for the most effective use of developmental aid.

    Check out Henry’s OpEd on The Case for South Korea's Increased Global Leadership Through Development Aid

  • The Case for South Korea's Increased Global Leadership Through Development Aid
    Henry Haggard, Partner at Albion East
    https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/PRINT/1198274.html

    Past and Present
    South Korea occupies a singular position in the history of international development, as the only nation to successfully transition from a major aid recipient to a significant donor nation. Reflecting this evolving responsibility, Seoul's official development assistance reached a record ₩6.3 trillion in 2024, equivalent to 0.21 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI), the highest share since Korea joined the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) in 2010.

    Successive administrations have demonstrated a growing commitment to this cause. Building on gains under the Moon Jae-in government (2017-22), President Yoon Suk-yeol's administration (2022-24) set out its intention to see ODA reach 0.30 per cent of GNI by 2030. While still below the DAC member average, this goal better reflects Korea's economic stature as the fourth-largest economy in Asia and the twelfth-largest globally. Significant strides have been made, but the coming year is critical. With a new president taking office on June 4 and the government set to fix its five-year aid budget  (2026-30) this autumn, 2025 will be a litmus test for Korea’s global vision.

    The Capacity Gap
    Korea’s laudable expansion of  ODA has come with growing pains. The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has faced challenges managing its expanding portfolio, underscoring the need for broader,  stronger delivery channels to ensure each taxpayer won achieves maximum impact.

    Leveraging the expertise and evidence-based approach of established international organisations is an important first step in narrowing this gap. Partnerships with the top research-driven institutions - such as the Gates Foundation and Open Philanthropy, which rigorously identify the most cost-effective interventions - can supply invaluable evidence and methods. By collaborating with such partners, Korea can ensure its contributions are optimised for lives saved per won spent, thereby setting a powerful example for other donor nations.

    Maximising Impact
    To deliver on this impact-focussed approach, Korea should in turn prioritise support to the most impactful organisations. Countless studies demonstrate that a won spent in support of the best multilateral global-health initiatives is far more impactful than the same won spent bilaterally. COVAX - to which Korea provided generous support - is a clear recent example of the power of multilateralism. 

    Indeed, the global-health mechanisms consistently rated the most effective are Gavi and the Global Fund.  Their  transparency, accountability and rigorous monitoring and evaluation, coupled with a focus on support to the world’s most vulnerable communities, means they offer world-beating value in delivering impact: saving lives and strengthening health systems.Gavi is responsible for vaccinating half of the world’s children. Its  role expanding routine immunisation in the world’s poorest settings is transformative in improving  child survival and global health security. The Global Fund plays a critical role in fighting HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, each a scourge on human progress that disproportionately affects the world’s most vulnerable citizens. 

    Gavi and the Global Fund are both seeking fresh international funding this year, in a very difficult climate for global health work. Substantial Korean contributions to each would demonstrate Seoul’s leadership and compassion, and place it at the centre of a historic effort to end preventable disease.  Fundamentally, such backing is among the most cost effective and transparent way to  control epidemics, save millions of lives, and reinforce health systems worldwide.

    Leadership Opportunities
    Beyond lifting ODA volumes, Korea can showcase distinctive leadership by harnessing its scientific and technological edge to apply data-driven approaches to its aid allocation. While in part that should involve channelling resources to high-impact multilateral organisations like Gavi and the Global Fund, there are also opportunities that Korea is uniquely well placed to lead.  .

    Today’s geopolitical fault-lines have left critical gaps in development finance. Korea’s expanded ODA can help stabilise fragile regions, shore up democratic partners and rebalance influence across Asia and beyond.

    Korea’s COVID-era digital-health platforms -now globally admired for remote diagnostics and contact tracing - could be piloted across ASEAN to revolutionise disease surveillance and telemedicine.

    Perhaps most promisingly, Korea can also champion solutions to health challenges that remain badly underfunded. Lead poisoning - often described as a silent pandemic - kills an estimated one million people each year and blunts the potential of some 800 million children. Yet proven, affordable remedies exist. By directing a slice of its expanded ODA to initiatives like the Lead Exposure Action Fund (LEAF) and Pure Earth, Korea could become a pivotal national actor in addressing this neglected crisis, drawing on lessons from its own path from heavy industry to clean technology. The gains - in human health and Korean prestige -would be immense.

    Benefits and Prospects
    A well-designed, scaled-up ODA programme can bring Korea tangible economic and political dividends. Supporting global procurers such as Gavi and the Global Fund would stimulate demand for Korea’s fast-growing pharmaceutical and biotech industries, opening new markets and fuelling innovation. This synergy of development aid and industrial competitiveness is economic diplomacy at its smartest.

    Crucially, a substantial and effective ODA contribution is a hallmark of advanced global powers and a key criterion for deeper engagement in forums like the G7. By showing it can meet global challenges with impactful aid, Korea would burnish its credentials as a responsible stakeholder and strengthen its claim to a seat among the world’s leading democracies. The direction of Korean ODA over the next few years will reveal how fully Seoul intends to translate economic success into commensurate global influence.

    Conclusion
    I hope both ruling and opposition parties in the National Assembly will unite behind a vision for Korean global ODA leadership, making Korea’s leading role and contribution an area of bipartisan unity and national pride. 


    The Republic of Korea stands at a pivotal juncture. With the economic strength and moral authority born of its own development miracle, Seoul can claim greater global leadership through an enhanced, sharply focused ODA programme. By prioritising effectiveness, funnelling resources through proven multilateral partners and championing neglected high-impact areas, Korea will save lives, spur sustainable development and strengthen its own economy - all while cementing its place among the world’s foremost nations. This commitment would crown Korea’s journey from aid recipient to benefactor, a transformation the world has witnessed with deep respect.