Iraq's prime minister began a visit to South Korea on Wednesday saying he wants to learn from the Asian nation's fast rise as an economic power.
South Korea built the world's 10th largest economy after the 1950-53 conflict with North Korea devastated the nation.
"South Korea will be a good model for us," Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki told South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo during a dinner. "Iraq should learn from South Korea's experience."
Al-Maliki is scheduled to hold a summit with South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun on Thursday.
Their meeting is expected to center on expanding cooperation in various sectors, including natural resources, electricity and construction, Roh's office said.
The two sides will also discuss South Korea's support for Iraq, it added. South Korea has about 2,300 troops in Iraq on a reconstruction mission.
Al-Maliki will also hold talks with business leaders and tour industrial facilities during his three-day visit
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