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Big Data and Smart Cities

Korea builds a digital future that’s smart, safe, and human-centered, using data and AI. Watch Professor Hosung Jo explain more.

This video explores how Korea used data and AI to protect people during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how those lessons shaped its digital future. From real-time safety alerts to AI in schools and hospitals, Korea shows how technology can serve people, protect privacy, and build trust.

What you will learn in this video:

  • How Korea used data and AI to respond to COVID-19.
  • How Korean technology supported learning and healthcare.
  • The importance of data protection and ethics.
  • Korea’s vision of a human-centered digital society.
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AI and Tech in Korea: A Cultural and Technological Perspective

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