Discussion on Utilizing Private Data to Solve Social Issues and Introducing Public Interest Data... Ministry of the Interior and Safety-Administrative Science Association Joint Seminar

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Ministry of the Interior and Safety's Government Innovation Promotion Council announced on the 2nd that it will jointly hold an online seminar with the Korean Association for Public Administration on the 3rd under the theme of 'The Significance and Institutionalization Measures of Public Interest Data.'

This seminar was organized to review the significance of public interest data through cases of solving social problems using data and to discuss the introduction and utilization measures of public interest data suitable for Korea. It will be moderated by Professor Nam Ki-beom of Sungkyul University. The first presenter, Professor Cho Byung-woo of Konkuk University, will examine the public value of data through cases such as the cooperative 'Muui' creating and providing transit maps for transportation-vulnerable groups to assist wheelchair and stroller users in subway transfers.

Professor Kim Do-seung of Mokpo National University will analyze overseas systems and cases related to public interest data, including France, explore the legal meaning and issues of public interest data, and seek desirable institutionalization measures for public interest data.

Joo Hyung-chul, co-chairman of the Government Innovation Promotion Council, said, “Data is a key catalyst for the 4th Industrial Revolution and digital transformation, as well as a very useful resource for solving various problems in our society,” adding, “I hope this seminar will be the first step in fostering an atmosphere that promotes the public interest use of private data in Korea and continuing related institutional discussions.”

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