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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.
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Friedrich Naumann Foundation cooperates with South Korea’s e-gov pioneer
South Korea has one of the most advanced digital public administrations in the world. As part of a recent delegation visit to Germany, KLID President Park Doek Soo and Karl-Heinz Paqué, Chairman of the Naumann Foundation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further expand their collaboration.
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South Korea slows down on AI education
South Korea’s government wanted to modernize its education system with AI textbooks. But the project failed due to lack of preparation and skepticism from parents – A sobering example for others to consider.
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Mistrust ahead of Power Change
If the progressive candidate Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea's presidential election as expected, he will face the difficult task of uniting a deeply divided country. Many South Koreans have reservations. Partners in the West are also skeptical.
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China Expands in the Yellow Sea
The People’s Republic of China is building massive steel structures in disputed waters off South Korea’s coast. This move could signal even more aggressive behavior—similar to China’s actions in the South China Sea.
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Peace Talk at Hanyang University
The Peace Talk event on April 30, organized by the FNF Korea in collaboration with Hanyang University and Parti, aimed to foster respectful dialogue and promote peaceful conversations among students with differing views.
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BTS Fans Criticized Chinese Nationalism
Young fans have questioned authoritarian narratives and openly discussed issues like freedom of expression, according to a recent analysis by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom.
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East Asia Caught Between Washington and Beijing
Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are opting for de-escalation in the tariff dispute with the United States. Europe should take note of East Asian democracies’ behavior: it finds itself in a similar dilemma.
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