Rwanda and South Korea Strengthen Cooperation in Fighting Cross-Border Crime
Rwanda and South Korea have strengthened their cooperation in efforts to combat cross-border crime after their police authorities signed a new agreement aimed at enhancing security collaboration between the two countries.
The agreement was signed on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Seoul. Rwanda was represented by Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye, while South Korea was represented by Yoo Jae-sung, the Acting Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency.
The new cooperation will focus on sharing security information and working together to prevent and fight crimes that extend beyond national borders. These include cybercrime, terrorism and other forms of organized crime that can threaten the security of both countries.
The two countries also agreed to cooperate in locating people suspected of committing crimes who may have fled to the other country, as well as supporting efforts to bring them before the appropriate authorities when necessary.
The partnership will also cover the protection of citizens from both countries living or working in the other country. It will further promote police training, knowledge sharing and the exchange of professional experience between officers.
Rwanda and South Korea also expressed their willingness to continue cooperating in United Nations peacekeeping activities, where Rwanda has continued to contribute personnel to different peacekeeping missions.
The agreement comes at a time when cross-border crimes increasingly require countries to work together, particularly in areas involving technology, intelligence sharing and the movement of individuals involved in criminal activities across national borders.
The new partnership is therefore expected to strengthen the ability of Rwanda and South Korea’s security institutions to share information, exchange expertise and jointly respond to security challenges that go beyond the borders of a single country.
