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Digital Innovation
Lin Choi

Beyond The Local, Beyond The Digital

On November 30, 2023, KLID and FNF Korea successfully organized the "2nd Global Forum for Local Digital Innovation and Governance" at KLID Hall in Seoul. The event, titled "Beyond The Local, Beyond The Digital," brought together key figures to explore the implementation of the Digital Platform Government policy on a regional level and present solutions for local issues.

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Global Citizen Dialogue
Lin Choi

GCD Talk concert: Climate Crisis and Circular Economy

The third installment of the 2023 Global Citizen Dialogue(GCD): Let’s Take an Action!, unfolded at the POSCO Center Art Hall in Seoul on November 28, 2023. The event focused on the critical issues of the climate crisis and circular economy, featuring a panel interview with Kim Jeong Bin, CEO of Superbin and and insightful discussions with students from 14 different countries.

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Smart Cities
Lin Choi

Making Cities Smarter and Safer: Lessons from Korea and Japan

The Joint Symposium "Making Cities Smarter and Safer: Lessons from Korea and Japan", held in Seoul on November 2nd, 2023, brought together experts from Korea and Japan to delve into the complexities of smart city data governance. Through insightful presentations and lively discussions, the symposium provided a unique platform for knowledge exchange, highlighting the shared journey towards creating smarter and safer urban environments.

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Unification
Jannik Krahe

German-Korean Youth Talk: What Unification Means to Me

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and the German-Korean Youth Network jointly organized a Youth Talk on unification, fostering engaging discussions between Korean and German youth. The event, featuring special speaker Martin Dulig, facilitated a dialogue on personal experiences and perspectives on unification, fostering connections for continued exchange between German and Korean youth.

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Tanzania
Veni Swai

Save the girls

Find out how a foundation project with KWIECO is supporting the Maasai community on Kilimanjaro to overcome the cruel tradition of genital mutilation. Despite the ban, girls are circumcised at Christmas time. Read the moving story of Nanyori and the courageous change in her village.

António Costa
Portugal
Sebastian Camacho

Portugal's Prime Minister Costa resigns - new elections in March 2024

Portugal's political landscape is in turmoil: António Costa, Portugal's prime minister and leader of the Socialists since 2015, has resigned amid allegations of involvement in influence peddling, corruption and questionable behavior regsrding energy projects. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reacted with concerns on the political instability. The corruption scandal could have far-reaching consequences for Portugal's political future.

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Women Empowerment
Lin Choi

EmpowerHER: Unlocking the Potential of Women Leaders in Startups

On September 13, an inspiring event was unfolded at Google for Startups Campus, Seoul as Friedrich Naumann Foundation Korea office (FNF Korea), in collaboration with ALLY Business Consulting, organized the "EmpowerHER: Unlocking the Potential of Women Leaders in Startups" workshop. This dynamic gathering was tailored for female leaders in the thriving startup ecosystem of South Korea.

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Unification
Lin Choi

Unification for Young Koreans? – Ideas and Lessons from German experiences

In celebration of 140 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Germany, a joint seminar was held, co-organized by the Korean National University of Education (KNUE) and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation Korea office (FNF Korea). The seminar aimed to create an opportunity for young Koreans, living in a divided nation over 70 years after the Korean War, to engage with their German peers, who had experienced living in a re-unified Germany.

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Human Rights
Tashi Tsheten

India's Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage

In a historic decision that reverberates across South Asia, the Supreme Court of India has set a powerful precedent for LGBTQIA+ rights in the region. This landmark ruling not only signifies a significant step towards equality and acceptance but also underscores India's commitment to upholding the principles of justice and human rights.

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Lecture
Lin Choi

Lecture series: Korean Peninsula and International Relations

On October 5, 2023, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in collaboration with Chung Ang University's academic exchange club, "Research Group on Korea’s Future" (Han Mi Yeon), held its inaugural lecture in the "Korean Peninsula and International Relations" series.

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