'UN Public Administration Forum' to be Held in Busan in June

Government and UN Jointly Host
Over 1,500 Participants from 100+ Countries

Government Complex Sejong / Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Osangdo] This year, the 'United Nations Public Service Forum (2020 United Nations Public Service Forum)' will be held in June in Busan.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on the 5th that it will jointly host this international event with the UN to discuss the future of public administration.

The theme of this year's forum is "A Better Tomorrow Through Today's Practice: Innovation and Transformation of Public Services and Systems for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals." Approximately 1,500 participants from over 100 countries, including UN member state governments, international organizations, and public administration experts, are expected to attend.

The United Nations Public Service Forum has been held annually on June 23 since 2003. The UN designated this day as "Public Service Day," and member states gather to share best practices in public administration and explore cooperation measures.

At this forum, attendees will review the UN's global development plan, the "Sustainable Development Goals" (SDGs). With only 10 years left until the 2030 deadline, they will reflect on achievements so far and discuss future action plans. The "UN Public Service Award" ceremony will also be held. South Korea has received this award 29 times across 13 institutions to date.

Jinyoung, Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, said, "The United Nations Public Service Forum is an opportunity to share South Korea's innovation experiences and contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals," adding, "We will prepare the forum without any setbacks."

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