"Unveiling Ulsan U-City's Transformation Potential: Leveraging Cross Economy for a 'Little Singapore' Project" As a newly appointed Global Innovation Advisor to Gyeongsangbuk-do (Gyeongbuk), I'm excited to lead the ambitious "Little Singapore" project, leveraging the concept of "Cross Economy" to unveil Ulsan U-City's immense transformation potential.  Ulleungdo and Dokdo, extending into the East Sea, make up just one-tenth of the size of Singapore, the island where I reside.

"We must expand the traditional ESG framework to encompass various facets of companies' digital endeavors, including digital inclusion, digital skills, digital safety and security, digital rights, and more." I had the privilege of organizing the "Digital Age, A Pathway to Sustainability" Forum, held at The Korean Foundation of Advanced Studies on July 13th, witnessed the participation of distinguished figures with Ban Ki-moon, the 8th UN Secretary-General, Irina Bokova, forme

"Revolutionizing FoodTech: Redefining Materials and Shaping the Future"   The '2023 Global FoodTech Startup Conference,' held from the 26th to the 28th of last month at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, was an event attended by agricultural and food industry stakeholders, including Chairman Lee Gi-won of the Korea FoodTech Association, Director Cho Young-jun of the Sustainable Management Institute at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Director Baek Hyeong-hee of the Korea F

"Pioneering Digital-ESG Standards: Navigating the Path to Sustainable Tech Transformation"  I would like to celebrate and share this monumental moment for our future global society.  DQ Institute, a globally renowned organization dedicated to establishing international benchmarks for digital intelligence, is delighted to unveil the Digital-ESG Assessment and Reporting Standards, a collaborative effort with the esteemed Taejae Future Consensus Institute, a leading think-tank i

"If the South Korean education system remains complacent, all universities may eventually sink together like passengers on the Titanic."  I had the privilege of spending valuable time discussing the issues and solutions in the field of science education in South Korea with world-renowned scholars: Chicago Uni. Prof Kim Yoenggi, King's College Prof K Cho, Standford Uni. Prof Lee Jinhyung and Tsinghua Uni. Prof Kim Kihwan.

"Urging for a Society that Trusts and Upholds Scientific Expertise: Reflections on the Fukushima Contaminated Water Issue Symposium" In recent days, the political discourse in South Korea has revolved around the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) final report on the Fukushima contaminated water issue, with some labeling it as a "meaningless report" or a "tailored report for Japan." On the day of the "Fukushima Contaminated Water Crisis Symposium" held at the Korea Scie

"Unveiling the Global Korean Scientists and Engineers Conference: Fostering Innovation, Diversity, and International Collaboration in Science and Technology" I fondly remember the day when the curtains rose at the inaugural Global Korean Scientists and Engineers Conference, the largest gathering of scientists and technologists worldwide, including Koreans from all corners of the globe. It was a significant day when many dedicated Korean scientists, both from overseas and with

"Served as an engaging platform for discussions and collaboration opportunities" This conference originated from a promise made by President Yoon Suk-yeol during his visit to the United States in September of last year, where he held a meeting with Korean-American scientists and engineers.  I had the privilege to be invited and participate in this event with both overseas Korean scientists and engineers, as well as domestic scientists and engineers, with over 300 internationa

"Fostering Young Talent and Shaping a Nation's Destiny: Insights from Global renowned Korean Scholars" It was my great honor to be invited to the 1st Global Korean Scientists and Engineers Conference, where renowned overseas Korean scholars, originally from Korea, shared their thoughts on the issue of young Koreans' rush to medical schools and discussed possible solutions. We all agreed on the critical role that scientific and technological competitiveness plays in shaping th