It is five years since relations between Uzbekistan and South Korea were elevated to a special strategic partnership, the only one that Seoul has in Central Asia. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was on June 14 preparing for a summit with Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev that he said would attempt to build on those special relations with enhanced cooperation in critical minerals, supply chains and cutting-edge technologies. In an exclusive written interview with Uzbek news outlet Dunya, he highlighted Uzbekistan’s growth potential and underscored its importance as a strategic location …