Minister Choi Ki-young: "Korea Also Faces Digital Divide Challenges... Actively Participating in International Solidarity"

On the evening of the 27th (Korean time), revealed at the UN Digital Cooperation High-Level Dialogue

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] Choi Ki-young, Minister of Science and ICT, introduced the Korean government's Digital New Deal policy to the international community.

According to the Ministry of Science and ICT on the 29th, Minister Choi explained the current situation in Korean society during his speech at the plenary session of the United Nations (UN) High-level Dialogue on Digital Cooperation held the previous evening, stating that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation and that the digital divide has emerged as a challenge in this process.

Minister Choi particularly introduced the Korean government's Digital New Deal policy, which is being promoted to enhance digital connectivity and safety nets across society, including expanding access to online education, fostering non-face-to-face industries, and digitalizing social overhead capital.

He also stated, "International cooperation and solidarity with various stakeholders are important in reducing the digital divide," adding, "Korea will actively participate in the international community's efforts for global digital inclusion."

The UN High-level Dialogue on Digital Cooperation is an event held pursuant to the UN General Assembly resolution to revitalize discussions on digital cooperation to bridge the digital divide and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Participants shared visions and strategies to close the digital divide and reaffirmed the necessity of international cooperation.

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