South Korea and Uzbekistan Forge AI Partnership for Public Administration
Uzbekistan and South Korea are set to revolutionise their public sectors by integrating artificial intelligence into government administration and emergency management systems. The strategic agreements were reached during a recent visit to Tashkent by South Korean Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Ho-jung, according to reports from Yonhap.
During high-level talks with Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov the South Korean minister outlined his nation’s successful transition towards an AI-based democratic government model. The two officials extensively discussed leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to drastically improve national emergency response frameworks.
A new era of digital governance
Broadening their technological partnership Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov and Yoon signed a memorandum to establish the Korean-Uzbek Digital Government Cooperation Centre. This marks the third iteration of the joint initiative following previous launches in 2013 and 2020.
Scheduled to operate until 2028 the newly reinstated hub will focus on executing collaborative projects, providing vital public policy consultations and training industry specialists.
The digital overhaul will also extend to the preservation of historical records. The national archive departments of both nations plan to update their existing 2016 agreement to prioritise document digitisation and AI deployment.
Modernising state services
In a separate meeting with Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbaeva both parties committed to furthering their collaboration on AI-driven governance. Narbaeva expressed strong interest in adopting South Korea’s proven technological strategies to streamline domestic operations.
The diplomatic visit coincided with a dedicated public administration cooperation forum held in the Uzbek capital on June 22. Over 80 officials and experts gathered to debate the use of artificial intelligence in the state sector, the creation of data-driven emergency protocols and the continuous upskilling of civil servants.
Reflecting on the successful negotiations Yoon Ho-jung emphasised the broader regional significance of the burgeoning partnership:
«This visit was an opportunity to demonstrate South Korea’s advanced experience in public administration to Central Asian countries. We will continue to work to ensure that cooperation between the two countries brings practical results.»
