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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. Our South Korea project is focused on forward-looking topics such as smart cities and the 4th industrial revolution. The North Korea project organizes capacity-building programs in environmental planning and water management. We work with the Center for Local Autonomy, Hanyang University (CLA), Korea Local Information Research & Development Institute (KLID), and many other local partners. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
News
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EmpowerHER: Unlocking the Potential of Women Leaders in Startups
On September 13, an inspiring event was unfolded at Google for Startups Campus, Seoul as Friedrich Naumann Foundation Korea office (FNF Korea), in collaboration with ALLY Business Consulting, organized the "EmpowerHER: Unlocking the Potential of Women Leaders in Startups" workshop. This dynamic gathering was tailored for female leaders in the thriving startup ecosystem of South Korea.
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GCD Talk concert: Climate Crisis and Sustainable Consumption
On August 29, 2023, the second event of the Global Citizen Dialogue (GCD) series of the year unfolded at POSWEL, Gwangyang, addressing a critical issue of our times – climate change. This talk concert, hosted by FNF Korea in partnership with the POSCO TJ Park Foundation, gathered experts and Asian youth from different countries to discuss practical solutions for dealing with the challenges posed by climate change and the importance of sustainable consumption.
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Smart City Workshop: Rethinking “Smart Cities” – Urbanism Beyond Technology
A three-day workshop from August 23th to 25th led by Sven Gerst delved into the essence of smart cities, examining their impact on well-being and sustainability. Participants explored theoretical and practical aspects, including venue inspections and discussions about the future of smart cities.
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Bootcamp Facilitation: Make Workshops Work!
From 21st to 22nd of October, FNF Korea organized the workshop "Bootcamp Facilitation: Make Workshops Work!" in Seoul. This workshop was led by the facilitator Sven Gerst, a renowned international facilitator and moderator.
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Human Rights Defenders: Journalists
The UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders was adopted 25 years ago. The third edition of the publication "Human Rights Defenders" portrays media professionals who often accept personal threats to expose injustice and thus become human rights defenders in their home countries. „Our freedom, too, is only as secure as we ourselves are willing to stand up for it. Freedom of media and opinion was, is and will remain a definite indicator of how free the people in a country really are", says Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger, Deputy Chairwoman.
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Historic summit at Camp David
US President Joe Biden, South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet at Camp David on 18 August. The recent rapprochement between the two Asian liberal democracies paved the way for the meeting. The improved relationship between Japan and South Korea is also in the interest of the USA and the EU. Deeper cooperation has long been a goal of American foreign policy and an important pillar of Biden's Indo-Pacific strategy. However, Beijing views the rapprochement of the three democracies with scepticism and even speaks of a "mini-Nato".
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Green Smart City Busan Forum: People-centered Sustainable City
On July 13th, 2023, the "Green Smart City Busan Forum: People-Centered Sustainable City" took place successfully at BEXCO, Busan, providing insights and solutions to establish a sustainable smart city. The forum was jointly organized by FNF Korea, Busan Information & Industry Promotion Agency (BIPA), and Busan Development Institute (BDI).
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2023 Data Governance series: 3rd seminar on Data Security
On July 6th, 2023, FNF Korea, in collaboration with the Korea Local Information Research & Development Institute (KLID), hosted the third online seminar of the '2023 Data Governance Series' on the topic of 'Data Security'. The seminar was live-streamed on YouTube and featured presentations by domestic experts in the field of data security, followed by discussions and live Q&A sessions among participants.
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Talk: Smart Sustainable City with Data Collaboration
On July 11th, an insightful talk on "Smart Sustainable Cities with Data Collaboration" was organized by FNF Korea and KAIA, bringing together international experts to discuss environmentally conscious urban development.
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(Re)Discovering Freedom: A Journey of Reflection and Writing
The "(Re)Discovering Freedom Through Reflection and Writing" program was held from April to June which offered a six-week experience for young South Koreans, exploring the significance of freedom. Participants engaged in critical discussions and reflections, fostering a deeper understanding of fundamental liberal values and their role in building an open, democratic, and inclusive society.
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2023 Data Governance series: 2nd seminar on Data Quality Control
On June 1st, 2023, the 2nd seminar of the Digital Empowerment 2023 - Data Governance series was held, focused on 'Data Quality Control'.
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Global Citizen Dialogue: Economic solutions for Climate Change Crisis
On May 23th, 2023, the Global Citizen Dialogue (GCD) series organized its first seminar in 2023, bringing together students from 13 countries to delve into the pressing issue of climate change and explore economic solutions.
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Green Smart City Busan Forum 2023: Towards a Greener and Smarter City
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation Korea office, Busan IT Promotion Agency, and Busan Development Institute partnered up to host the quarterly Green Smart City Busan Forum 2023. They held the first forum on April 7th to discuss smart city technologies and solutions and World Expo Busan 2030.
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Data Governance: Concept and Global Practices
FNF Korea and KLID held an online seminar on "Data Governance: Concept and Global Practices" on March 23 as part of their Digital Empowerment 2023 Data Governance series. The seminar highlighted the importance of effective data governance systems, data quality assurance, and careful consideration of the implications of utilizing data in various fields.
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FNF-KSCES Roundtable seminar on 'EU as a Global Player'
On November 10th 2022, FNF Korea and the Korean Society of Contemporary European Studies (KSCES) held a round table seminar at Jinjinsura Gwanghwamun in Seoul. The event aimed to offer opportunities to delve deeper into the current and future role of EU in the world to discuss strategic solutions to strengthen it.
