The Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo
(hereinafter referred to as "the Contracting Parties"),
Desiring to create favourable conditions for greater investments by investors of one Contracting Party
in the territory of the other Contracting Party, based on the principles of equality and mutual benefit,
Recognising that the promotion and protection of investments on the basis of this Agreement will
stimulate individual business initiative and will increase prosperity in both States,
Have agreed as follows: