YongWan, a Korean textile company, is set to hire 2,000 Kenyans following the completion of its manufacturing plant in Kenya, announced by Kang Hyungshik, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea.

• 2,000 new jobs will be created for Kenyans.
• Key figure involved is Kang Hyungshik, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kenya.
• The partnership between Korea and Kenya aims to enhance cooperation in the Blue Economy and maritime sectors, with Kenya hosting the 11th United Nations Ocean Conference in 2026.