카심조마르트 토카예프 (Kassym-Jomart Tokayev) 카자흐스탄 대통령과 윤석열 대한민국 대통령이 악수 

Kazakhstan, under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has embarked on a transformative

 journey of political and economic modernization. 

Since his election in 2019, President Tokayev has implemented a series of comprehensive reforms aimed at 

reshaping the country's political landscape and driving economic diversification and growth.

Political Reforms

Kazakhstan's political reforms have been multifaceted, addressing various aspects of governance and representation. 

Four comprehensive packages of political reforms were introduced between 2019 and 2021, focusing on liberalizing

 the political environment, enhancing local governance, and safeguarding human rights.

The remarkable aspect was the 2022 national referendum, a historic event signifying Kazakhstan's first 

referendum since 1995. The referendum saw a majority of voters approving amendments to the Constitution, 

decentralizing decision-making and transforming Kazakhstan's political system from a super-presidential

 model to a presidential republic with a strong parliament.

Key reforms included limiting the president's powers, simplifying political party registration procedures, and 

re-establishing the Constitutional Court to safeguard citizens' rights and freedoms. These reforms aimed to 

promote greater accountability, transparency, and inclusivity in Kazakhstan's political system.

예르멕 마르직바예프 (Ermek Marzhikpayev) 카자흐스탄 관광체육부 장관과 유인촌 대한민국 문화체육관광부 장관

Economic Reforms

President Tokayev's economic vision prioritizes fairness, inclusiveness, and pragmatism. Kazakhstan is actively 

pursuing economic diversification and industrial development to reduce reliance on natural resources and 

foster sustainable growth.

Efforts to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been a cornerstone of Kazakhstan's

 economic reforms. Policy reforms aimed at reducing bureaucratic barriers, simplifying tax codes, and 

improving the overall business environment have been implemented to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation.

Additionally, Kazakhstan is actively seeking foreign investment to drive economic growth and create 

new employment opportunities. The country aims to attract $150 billion in foreign direct investment by 

2029, signaling its commitment to fostering a favorable investment climate.

Furthermore, Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a key transit hub, capitalizing on its strategic location between 

Asia and Europe. Initiatives to enhance transportation infrastructure and streamline trade routes aim to bolster 

Kazakhstan's role in facilitating international trade and commerce.

  사야사트 누르베크 (Sayasat Nurbek) 카자흐스탄 과학고등교육부 장관, 누르갈리 아르스타노프 (Nurgali Arystanov)

  주한 카자흐스탄 대사와 이종호 대한민국 과학기술정보통신부 장관 

Future Cooperation

As Kazakhstan continues on its path to modernization, the reforms initiated under President Tokayev's 

leadership have laid a solid foundation for future development. The country's commitment to political openness,

 economic diversification, and social progress positions it as a dynamic player on the global stage.

           Overall, the reforms and modernization efforts undertaken by Kazakhstan have attracted attention and appreciation 

internationally, including in South Korea, with which Kazakhstan enjoys strong diplomatic and economic ties. As Kazakhstan continues to implement these reforms, it looks forward to further collaboration with South Korea, given their mutual interests and strengths for continued progress and prosperity in both nations.

  누르란 압디로프(Nurlan Abdirov) 카자흐스탄 중앙선거위원회 위원장과 노태악 대한민국 중앙선거관리위원회 위원장 

Already, South Korea has emerged as the 4^th biggest trade partner (1. China; 2. Italya; 3. Russia) and 5^th largest foreign investor as a result of 2023 (1. Netherlands; 2. Russia; 3. Switzerland; 4. China). With the intensified exchange of visits at various levels throughout 2024, the Embassy of Kazakhstan looks forward to even higher level of cooperation in the years to come.