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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is an independent German non-profit organisation. With an office in Seoul since 1987 and activities in the North since 2004, we developed a strong relationship with Korea. Connecting Korea and Germany as well as supporting dialogue between the two Koreas, FNF wants to bring people together and help creating a peaceful and cooperative environment where every individual can thrive and prosper. The values of liberty are the cornerstones of our work: individual freedom and responsibility, market economy, the rule of law and human rights.
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Apply for a Journalism Scholarship
We're looking for freelance journalists from Southeast or East Asia who have less than five years work-experience, solid journalism skills, treasure journalistic ethics and standards, are fluent in English, and share FNF ́s liberal values. Successful applicants will get training, receive EUR 2000, and become part of a region-wide media network. Apply before 15 May 2021.
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FNF-KLID Seminar on Living Lab 'Focusing on Theory and Cases'
Marking the beginning of the FNF-KLID series on living labs for 2021, FNF Korea and its partner, the Korea Local Information Research & Development Institute (KLID) held a seminar on living labs in South Korea.
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2020 Gimpo Peace Forum
Dr. Christian Taaks, head of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Korea Office, was graciously invited to partake in the 2020 Gimpo Peace Forum as both a presenter and discussant.
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Seminar on the 4th Industrial Revolution & International Forum on Living Lab
On December 9 2020, FNF Korea organized two seminars – one on AI and the other on Living Lab, together with the Korea Local Information Research & Development Institute (KLID) and the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL).
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30 Years of German Reunification and the Long History of the ‘Transformation’
On December 4, FNF Korea, the Forum for Comparative History of Korea and Germany, and the Tübingen Center for Korean Studies at Korea University jointly hosted an academic seminar on “30 Years of German Reunification and the Long History of the ‘Transformation’”.
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Smart City Talks: Future Mobility
"Smart City Talks: Future Mobility" was held on December 3 to discuss the latest mobility developments. Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Korea Office, together with the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement, organized the live-streamed online event.
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Post Corona: Humans’ Challenge toward a New Future?
On November 27th, an on-offline hybrid conference was held under the theme of "Post Corona: Humans' Challenge toward a New Future?" co-hosted by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) and the Hybrid Future Culture Institute.
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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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Work-Family Balance, Traditions, Gender Discrimination
The decades-long economic miracle that has propelled South Korea into the top ten most efficient economies in the world has its flaws: The country is also one of the leading nations in the "gender pay gap" category, which refers to the difference in income between men and women. The two authors Choyoung Son and Darja-Neufeld derive the current situation from the historical development and present recommendations for the future.
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Conference on ‘AI and Gender: Engagement and Practice’
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Korea office and the Korean Women's Association for Communication Studies held a conference focusing on 'AI and Gender' on November 7, 2020.
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30 Facts On 30 Years Of German Unity
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Korea has released a publication to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of German Reunification and to take a look at what has been achieved.
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FNF-CLA International Conference on Corporate Innovation on HR and Organization
Friedrich Naumann Foundation Korea, along with Center for Local Autonomy at Hanyang University, the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation, and the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, hosted an international conference.
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FNF-IFES International Conference on “North Korea International: (Re)Evaluating, (Re)Viewing, and (Re)Connecting in a COVID World”
Friedrich Nauman Foundation Korea and the Institute for Far Eastern Studies at Kyungnam University held their annual international conference on North Korea.
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Upcoming Event: FNF-IFES Online Conference on North Korea
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Establishing international governance for future forests under the new climate system
FNF Korea had a pleasure to sponsor the 44th HUFS International Model United Nations (HIMUN) General Assembly which took place online, September 27.
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One of the opportunities that the pandemic presented is digital transformation in education. Join us for another episode of Wonder Women on Thursday, 20 May at 3pm GMT+7 (5pm in Korean time) where we will discuss educational technology with Prof. Jie-Eun Hwang of the University of Seoul. Her doctorate dissertation at Harvard University Graduation School of Architecture is on machine learning approach for interpreting urban morphology. With her, the future is now. Register here - bit.ly/WonderWomenSeries
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With women at the helm of leadership, businesses and communities are more successful. Mrs. Nguyen Thi Bich Hang proves that. With her as Country Director of Marie Stopes Vietnam, the organization was awarded as the most innovative and sustainable NGO in the country. Join us in a conversation with her tomorrow, 13 May at 3pm GMT+7. Catch us live here or you can still register at bit.ly/WonderWomenSeri
