Deputy Prime Minister Baekgang Hoon Discusses Expanding Cooperation with ITU Secretary-General

"Over 70 Years of Close Cooperation Since Joining the ITU"

Paik Kun-hoon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT (left), is taking a commemorative photo with Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), at the Government Seoul Complex in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 21st. Courtesy of the Ministry of Science and ICT.

Baekgang Hoon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT, announced that he met with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), who visited Korea to attend the "Global AI Hub Vision Declaration Event" held in Seoul on the 21st. They discussed ways to expand Korea-ITU cooperation to respond to the era of digital transformation.

Both sides agreed that in the rapidly changing digital environment, expanding connectivity, bridging the digital divide, and ensuring the safe and inclusive use of AI are key challenges for the international community. They also agreed to further strengthen mutual cooperation in the fields of AI and digital technology.

Deputy Prime Minister Baek explained that Korea has maintained a close cooperative relationship with the ITU for more than 70 years since joining in 1952, and that, as a member of the ITU Council for nine terms, Korea has contributed to all three sectors: radiocommunication, telecommunication standardization, and development.

Deputy Prime Minister Baek stated, "Korea will continue to work closely with the international community so that the benefits of AI and digital technology can be distributed evenly throughout the world," adding, "We will continue to be a strong partner of the ITU and contribute to building an inclusive global AI and digital ecosystem through our cooperation with the ITU."

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