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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. The Seoul office was established in 1987, and there have been activities in the North since 2004. FNF has built a strong relationship with Korea. The FNF Korea team works 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.
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FNF South Korea Seminar on Smart City: Now and the Future
Smart City is no longer just a futuristic buzzword for 2022, but a real and tangible solution for rapid urbanization; as demonstrated by the seminar held by FNF South Korea and POSCO TJ Park Foundation on the 30th of March. Aligned with the importance of technology, this Hybrid Event was conducted in Korean with simultaneous translation in English.
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The ICBM Test is a demonstration of North Korean power
North Korea has tested an Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) for the first time since 2017. The missile was fired from a Transport Erector Launcher. Missile experts state that it was the biggest TEL-fired ICBM missile in the world, with the capacity to reach vast parts of the US. FNF North Korea expert Tim Brose says that this week´s ICBM test displays accelerated improvements of North Korean military capabilities.
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Register for the 1st Episode of Innovation for Democracy Café!
In 2022 we are launching the “Innovation for Democracy Café“! In a series of digital events, we will showcase best practices of civil society: how to make use of digital technology or innovative approaches to foster freedom, democracy, and human rights.
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Narrow presidential election victory for conservative political newcomer
Election thriller in South Korea´s presidential election: Just 0.73 percent of the vote decided victory and defeat. With 48.56 percent of the vote, the candidate of the conservative People Power Party, Yoon Suk-yeol, won the election. He will be South Korea´s next president.
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Unification Academy 2021
In the autumn semester 2021 the „Unification Academy“ at Korea University took place for the first time. This semester-long class is a joint project by the Tübingen Center for Korean Studies (TUCKU), the faculty of Liberal Arts of Korea University and FNF Korea.
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Living Lab Forum on Citizen-Driven Innovation for More Sustainable Cities
The 2nd living lab forum on citizen-driven innovation for more sustainable cities took place on the 7th of December at 3 pm at the Ryse Hotel in Seoul. The forum sheds light on Living Labs, citizens-driven initiatives that contribute to the sustainability of cities.
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EU and its Liberal Values in Political Economy: Implications for EU-South Korea Relations
On the 26th of November, FNF Korea and the Korean Society of contemporary European Studies (KSCES) held a round table seminar at the Koreana Hotel in Seoul.
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FNF Korea is hiring!
The Korea office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is seeking a Program Officer/Communications (full time position).
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North Korea's Past Decade under Kim Jong-un's Rule and What the Future Holds
On the 2nd November at 1:30 pm, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in close collaboration with the Institute for Eastern Studies of Kyungnam University (IFES) held a webinar on “North Korea’s Past Decade under Kim Jong-un’s rule and what the future holds”. Over 500 participants registered for the event and simultaneous translation in English was provided.
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Balanced Regional Development Plan: Decentralization and Revitalization of Local Economy
On Friday the 27th of October, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Korea Office and the Center for Local Autonomy at Hanyang University held the international seminar on "Balanced Regional Development Plan: Decentralization and Revitalization of Local Economy," co-organized by the Graduate School of Public Policy Hanyang University and Chungju city
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International Conference on Great Transition of Digital Transformation
The International Conference on Great Transition of Digital Transformation took on 21-22 October at Sungkyunkwan University in an online-offline hybrid format.
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Co-existence with Robots: Future, Technology, Humans
The last seminar of the RE:START 21 series presented the topic: Co-existence with Robots: Future, Technology, Humans and took place in a hybrid format on the 7th of October at 3 pm at the POSCO Center in Gangnam, Seoul.
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International Conference on Unification of the Korean Peninsula and International Peace
On the 24th and 25th of September 2021, a two days hybrid conference took place at the Korea University focusing on the theme 'Unification of the Korean Peninsula and International Peace: Theoretical Consideration, Practical Tasks and Prospects for Unification'.
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Future Economy and Corporations: Case of POSCO ESG Management
The second seminar of RE:START 21 Future and Humanity on Future Economy and Corporations: Case of POSCO ESG Management took place on the 23rd of September, at 3 pm in the POSCO Center in Gangnam, Seoul with more than 130 participants.
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A New Leap for Local Autonomy in Korea: Prospects and Challenges
On Friday the 18th of June, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Korea Office and the Center for Local Autonomy at Hanyang University held a domestic seminar on "A New Leap for Local Autonomy in Korea: Prospects and Challenges."
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2022 KLID-FNF 제 2회 DT 온라인 정기세미나 : 디지털 플랫폼 세미나가 시작되었습니다. 많은 시청 바랍니다 😄 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94a1N0h4adY
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