10th Global ICT Leadership Forum
“Africa, Accelerating Development through Digital Economy… Will Become a Good Cooperation Partner”,
Minister Lee Jong-ho of the Ministry of Science and ICT delivers opening remarks at the 10th Global ICT Leadership Forum held at Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeouido on June 5.2024.6.5/News1 ⓒ News1 Reporter Seo Jang-won,
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, ‘(Seoul=News1) Reporter Seo Jang-won = Minister Lee Jong-ho of the Ministry of Science and ICT emphasized the need to establish a new digital order to prevent the side effects of AI, such as deepening the digital divide, the rise of AI-generated fake news, and threats to democracy.’,
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, ‘At the 10th Global ICT Leadership Forum held at Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul on the 5th, Minister Lee stated, “Through semiconductors, computers, smartphones, and now AI, AI is deeply embedded in our daily lives.”‘,
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, ‘He said, “To prevent the side effects of AI’s rapid development and changes, a new dimension of digital order is necessary,” and explained, “Digital technology should contribute to expanding human freedom and rights, and everyone should have fair access to data and be able to use it freely.”‘,
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, ‘Emphasizing the importance of open digital ecosystems and social and economic trust, Minister Lee stated, “Korea will take the lead in establishing a digital order as a role model for the digital era.”‘,
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, ‘He also requested help from countries around the world. Minister Lee said, “Global participation is needed to create and safeguard the digital order to realize universal values of mankind,” and added, “Especially, Africa, which has achieved rapid growth through information and communication technology since the war and promotes national development through digital economy, will be a good cooperation partner.”‘,
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, ‘Finally, Minister Lee expressed his hope for a true digital transformation where no one is left behind by working together in this era of rapid changes in digital technology and society.’,
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, ‘The Global ICT Leadership Forum has been held annually since 2015 to share Korea’s policies and experiences and contribute to the formulation and development of ICT policies in developing countries.’,
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, ‘This year, it was held as a sideline event of the Korea-Africa summit meeting taking place in Korea from the 4th to the 5th to establish ICT cooperation relations with the African region.’,
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, ‘At the event, ICT ministers from 13 African countries, including Egypt, Uganda, Tunisia, Madagascar, and Ghana, shared the current status of digital transformation and global cooperation.’]