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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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Korean-German-ASEAN Smart City Forum
On September 5, 2024, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and the Goyang Industry Promotion Agency hosted the "Korean-German-ASEAN Smart City Forum" at KINTEX as part of the World Smart City Expo 2024. The forum brought together experts from South Korea, Germany, and ASEAN nations to explore sustainable smart city models focusing on mobility innovations and climate resilience.
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Sustainable Mobility and Accessible Cities
In the series “Global Citizen Dialogue: Sustainable Cities, Inclusive Futures,” the second seminar was held on July 25, 2024, at the POSCO Center in Seoul. The joint event by Friedrich Naumann Foundation Korea and POSCO TJ Park Foundation was concerned with the topic of “Sustainable Mobility and Accessible Cities,” exploring strategies for a sustainable transformation in public transportation infrastructure.
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Data Protection in the Era of AI – 2024 Digital Platform Series
The third seminar of the 2024 Digital Platform online seminar series, focusing on “Data Protection in the Era of AI”, took place on July 18, 2024. This seminar series, co-organized by FNF Korea and the Korea Local Information Research & Development Institute (KLID), aims to enhance the digital capacity and capabilities of local governments and related institutions in the region.
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Music versus Garbage
North Korea sends garbage-filled balloons, South Korea answers with resounding K-pop. The bizarre situation on the Korean peninsula seems ridiculous but is threatening. A military incident is becoming more likely.
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A.I. for the Public Sector – 2024 Digital Platform Series
The second seminar of the "Digital Empowerment – 2024 Digital Platform" series, focusing on "AI for the Public Sector," took place on May 30, 2024. This seminar series, co-organized by FNF Korea and the Korea Local Information Research & Development Institute (KLID), aims to enhance the digital capacity and capabilities of local governments and related institutions in South Korea and the region.
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Why AI Regulation is so Difficult
At the AI Summit in Seoul, an interim status on the international report on the assessment of AI risks was presented. The paper, produced by 75 experts, shows that the development of AI is uncertain, even for the near future. This poses a major challenge for regulation.
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Does the World Still Need the West?
Does the World Still Need the West? This was the main question at the Geopolitical Talk which took place on May 20, 2024, at Seoul Youth Center Mapo in Seoul, South Korea. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Korea collaborated with Play Seed School, Seoul Youth Center Mapo and the South-North Korea Exchanges and Cooperation Support Association, to organize a discussion on current global issues and consequences.