Land Minister Kim Yun-duk on Monday held talks with his counterpart from Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in urban development, smart cities and digital twin technologies, officials said.
The meeting was arranged at the request of Majed Al-Hogail, the visiting Saudi housing minister, who proposed strengthening cooperation in smart city initiatives currently being promoted by Seoul's land ministry.
Weiterlesen: KR: Land minister discusses smart city cooperation with Saudi counterpart
Kazakhstan is moving to position itself as a Central Asian hub for innovation and digital finance through the ambitious Alatau City Project, with the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Bozumbayev Kanat calling for stronger partnerships with Korea in areas from smart city development to renewable energy and healthcare.
Speaking at an international investment roadshow titled “Alatau Rise with Kazakhstan” in Seoul, Wednesday, Bozumbayev said the Kazakh government is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to transform its urban and economic landscape through advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and digital finance.
Weiterlesen: KR: Kazakhstan seeks Korean partnership in smart city, innovation drive
The advent of the 4th Industrial Revolution and the rapid changes in modern society have led to the development of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the convergence of IoT (Internet of Things) technologies, which are significantly impacting local communities. This interaction greatly helps enhance convenience in residents' daily lives, provides emotional support to the elderly, and offers new opportunities and challenges to the youth.
In line with this trend, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, is attracting attention by continuously promoting related projects that introduce AI and big data technologies in various fields such as care, health and medical services, jobs, environment, and youth. Notably, AI check-in calls and empathetic speakers for seniors aged 65 and over, people with disabilities, and single-person households in need of assistance, as well as AI autonomous unmanned robots and reusable cup collection robots, are representative examples.
Weiterlesen: KR: Gwangju Dong-gu Accelerates Smart City Development by Introducing AI in Daily Life
Incheon Smart City Corp. Pioneers Sustainable Urban Models across Incheon
Incheon Smart City Corp., a pioneer in smart city implementation, is creating a sustainable future city model through various innovative projects. As the only specialized smart city investment agency in Korea, fully funded by Incheon Metropolitan City, Incheon Smart City is expanding a smart city ecosystem across Incheon, encompassing transportation, safety, environment, and urban regeneration, focusing on data-based services and citizen-oriented, life-friendly services.
Experiencing Smart City Services Onsite at the Urban Integrated Information Center and Drone Integrated Control Center
Seongnam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor: Shin Sangjin) announced on September 9 that a delegation from the Federacion Nacional de Departamentos, the National Governors Association of Colombia, recently visited the city to experience technologies and operational cases applied to its smart city initiatives. The delegation consisted of a total of 17 members, including Chairman Erasmo Zuleta Bechara, six governors, and high-ranking officials.
Weiterlesen: KR: Colombian Governors Benchmark Seongnam City's Smart City Initiatives