'Korea-ASEAN Transport Cooperation Forum' Held... Participation from 10 Countries Including Thailand and the Philippines

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it held the 'Korea-ASEAN Transport Cooperation Forum' on the 7th at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul in a non-face-to-face format to share transportation policies of each country for overcoming COVID-19 and discuss ways to expand cooperation.

This forum has been held annually since 2010 to strengthen the strategic partnership with ASEAN and establish an efficient transportation system within the region. It also plays a role in introducing Korea's excellent transportation policies and technologies to ASEAN to help Korean companies enter the ASEAN market.

This year's forum was attended by ASEAN countries including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. They focused on discussing transportation and logistics policies utilizing advanced and digital technologies, which have recently gained worldwide attention due to COVID-19, as well as strengthening transport connectivity for mutual growth. Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Noh Hyung-wook said in his opening remarks, "It will be a good opportunity to create a new paradigm for the post-COVID era together through sharing innovative experiences and ideas using advanced and digital technologies."

Along with this, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is conducting an online invited training event for about 100 ASEAN transport officials for one week starting from the 6th. This event, held annually since 2011 to share Korea's excellent policies, technologies, and national development experiences, aims to strengthen the capabilities of ASEAN government officials. This year, it is conducted through video lectures and real-time video seminars.

Kim Heon-jung, Director General of Policy Planning at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, said, "The transportation industry is rapidly changing after COVID-19, and ASEAN member countries have great interest," adding, "I hope that close cooperation will continue to help ASEAN countries overcome COVID-19 as well as assist Korean companies in entering ASEAN markets."

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