Newly appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Beatrice Chilomo, has undertaken a familiarization tour of South Korea–supported Saemaul Undong projects in Kafue and Chikankata Districts.

The tour comes ahead of her official trip to South Korea next week, where she is expected to attend a high-level meeting on community-driven development initiatives.

As part of the visit, Ms. Chilomo and other invited officers will participate in leadership training designed to nurture Saemaul leaders.

The training will focus on sharing Korea’s development experiences to help eradicate poverty and build self-reliant communities.

Speaking during the tour, Ms. Chilomo commended the positive impact of the Saemaul Undong projects, highlighting their contribution to improved livelihoods and sustainable community development.

She expressed gratitude to the Government of South Korea for fostering a spirit of self-help and mindset transformation, which she described as a catalyst for community progress.

The Permanent Secretary also applauded community members for their resilience, sacrifice, and active participation, which she said have been instrumental in driving tangible improvements in their social and economic wellbeing.