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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Southeast and East Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Manila, Seoul, Taipei, and Yangon. We also work in Malaysia. With an office in Seoul since 1987 and activities in the North since 2004, we developed 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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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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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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FNF-KLID Online Seminar on Living Lab: Living Lab Cases in Daegu City
FNF Korea and its partner, the Korea Local Information Research & Development Institute (KLID), held the second seminar of the series on living labs in South Korea on June, 16th 2021.
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Prospects and Concerns for Data-Driven Industries
On Friday, May 28th, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the Korea Media Management Association held a special seminar about "Prospects and Concerns for Data-Driven Industries" at the RYSE hotel in Mapo-gu, Seoul.
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Migrant Founders Monitor 2021
Founders with a migration background play an important role in the start-up ecosystem. With a share of a good 20 %, they are the driving force of economic innovation in Germany. The Migrant Founders Monitor 2021 examines for the first time the connection between migration and start-ups in Germany.
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Roundtable seminar on “Covid-19 responses and consequences in Europe and Korea”
On Friday, May 14th, the Korean Society of Contemporary European Studies and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom jointly organized a roundtable seminar on “Covid-19 responses and consequences in Europe and Korea”.
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North Korea 2021: Corona is just one out of many political challenges
A new U.S. administration, important strategic decisions at the North Korean party congress, an emerging major conflict between the U.S. and China, a slowly approaching end of the Corona pandemic: Numerous events taking place in 2021 make it necessary to take a closer look at the situation in and around North Korea and to venture an outlook.
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Hello, my name is Sophia and today I will start my two month internship here at FNF Korea. Currently enrolled at Yonsei University in the PIC Program (Program in International Cooperation), I already had the opportunity to get to know life in Korea while doing my undergraduate studies. During my Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies, I did my exchange semester at Seoul National University followed by an internship at the Ewha Womans University. I am looking forward to not only the theoretical input here at FNF Korea but also the practical opportunities I am presented with. Thanks to FNF Korea again, for having me despite the challenges of the pandemic. I am excited to be part of the team.
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Livia completed her internship at FNF Korea. We wish her the best for her future!🥳 “Time passed by quickly, and I completed my four-month internship at FNF Korea last Friday. I am very grateful for this rich experience and the work with this great team. I was able to gain so much knowledge about North and South Korean-related research topics and to help in the preparation and performance of many local and international hybrid conferences. Additionally, FNF Korea enabled me to contribute to a book chapter for an upcoming publishment. It has been a pleasure to work with such motivated and hardworking colleagues. A big thank you to the entire team, stay well, and I hope to see you all soon again!”
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