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  2021 Seoul Big Data Forum_Nov. 24~25, 2021

  등록일 2021-11-09 글쓴이 seoulsolution

  2021 Seoul Big Data Forum 2021 Seoul Big Data Forum, hosted by Seoul Institute and co-hosted by three government funded institutions (University of Seoul, Seoul Institute of Technology, and Seoul Digital Foundation) together with Seoul Metropolitan Government, will be convened between November 24 and 25, 2021 at Seoul Citizens Hall and on YouTube in parallel. Seoul Big Data Forum is an annual forum which offers a series of opportunities for speakers and participants to exchange new ideas and insights on the most eminent issues in big data and undertaking smart city projects from all over the world. This year, under the theme, “Post-pandemic Challenges and Opportunities for Cities of Tomorrow,” the forum will broadly probe into foreseen lives of urban residents and the ever-changing landscapes, all triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and followed technology development. It is witnessed that today’s cities are swiftly transitioning into a phase of “New Normal Era,” and accelerating its digital transformation. As big data lies at the heart of the urban and disaster risk management, applications of big data to all-encompassing industries will therefore be thoroughly studied to craft strategies for today and deliver solutions for tomorrow.

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  Seoul Ranks 16 Among 280 Cities in Global Startup Ecosystem Report

  등록일 2021-10-05 글쓴이 seoulsolution

  Seoul ranked 16 on the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2021 announced by the US-based innovation policy advisory and research firm Startup Genome, and Seoul’s ecosystem value was assessed at KRW 54 trillion (USD 47.2 billion). This assessment was conducted on 280 cities in 100 countries around the world, and Seoul ranked four spots higher than its startup ecosystem ranking at 20th in 2021 to receive the highest assessment after its inclusion in the assessment in 2017. Seoul placed outside the top thirty ranking in 2019, but placed in the top twenty thanks to its R&D competency and has continued to rise in ranking. Startup Genome specified the excellent pipeline of talented individuals and the high R&D investment as Seoul’s strong points. Seoul especially placed high in the top four global ranking in the area of “knowledge accumulation,” which is evaluated through research performance and patents. It was assessed that Seoul was home to a productive business environment, as nine of the eleven domestic unicorn companies (unlisted with more than KRW 1 trillion in enterprise value) are currently located in Seoul. Furthermore, Startup Genome gave a positive evaluation of the growth potential of Seoul’s startup ecosystem regarding Seoul’s active startup policies, including the formation of the startup base (cluster) throughout the city of Seoul. The Global Startup Ecosystem Report chose AI, big data and analytics along with life sciences and gaming as bullish industries in Seoul’s startup ecosystem. In addition, of the six items for assessment on this Global Startup Ecosystem Report, Seoul’s startup ecosystem acquired 10 points in knowledge accumulation, 9 points in networking (connectedness), 6 points in ecosystem performance, and 5 points in both funding and market reach. The ranking for the top five global ecosystems was the same as the previous year with Silicon Valley (US) at first, New York (US) and London (UK) at second, Beijing (China) at fourth, and Boston (US) at fifth. Six Asian cities ranked in the top twenty global report—Beijing (4th), Shanghai (8th), Tokyo (9th), Seoul (16th), Singapore (17th), and Shenzhen (19th).

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  Seoul Implements Various Policies for Hangang River Water Quality Improvement

  등록일 2021-08-10 글쓴이 seoulsolution

  Seoul Implements Various Policies for Hangang River Water Quality Improvement As a result of the continuous efforts of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG), the water quality of the Hangang River, which flows across Seoul, has become cleaner. In 2020, every index that evaluates the water quality of the Hangang River has exceeded the target value that was set by the Ministry of Environment (MOE). This is due to various policies executed by the SMG, including the water pollution cap. The water pollution cap is a system in which the quantity of pollutants that flow into the river is controlled not to exceed the set total quantity. Each autonomous district must control the water quality to attain and maintain the target quality set by the MOE, and if not, development activities are limited. The SMG has implemented diverse policies aside from the water pollution cap for effective improvement of water quality. It has strengthened the criterion of the quality of the water that is discharged from four sewage treatment centers so that it becomes tighter than legal criteria, monitored the water quality through 82 water quality measure networks and responded to any risks. In the second half of this year, the SMG will be setting the action plan for the second-step water pollution cap (2021–2030). The SMG will achieve the water quality goal for 2030 set by the MOE, and find various ways for a clean and safe water environment.

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  Seoul Selected by Monocle as the 11th Most Liveable City

  등록일 2021-07-24 글쓴이 seoulsolution

  Seoul Selected by Monocle as the 11th Most Liveable City Seoul was ranked 11th in the Liveable Cities Index 2021 by the global monthly magazine Monocle. Monocle, a global affairs and lifestyle magazine popular among global op-ed readers for its exploration into urban lifestyle, announces a list of liveable cities around the world in its “Quality of Life” special edition in July or August each year. This was the first time Seoul has been included in the list since Monocle started announcing the list in 2009. According to Monocle, evaluation items used in the previous survey that are not suitable for the COVID-19 era were excluded from this year’s survey, and cities that successfully preserve the quality of life despite the pandemic and are ready to return back to life before COVID-19 were selected for the list. Ranked 11th, Seoul was evaluated as a city that offers high accessibility and a variety of enjoyments despite its gigantic scale. In particular, Monocle highly evaluated Seoul’s public transportation for being inexpensive and rider-friendly. As another merit of Seoul, Monocle pointed out that Seoul offers a number of locations where happiness can be enjoyed in everyday life, such as areas around Hongik University, Hyehwa-dong and Itaewon. In terms of COVID-19 response, Seoul, although being a city with high population density, received a high point for preventing extensive spreading of the virus through quarantine and contact tracing. In addition, according to Monocle, Seoul citizens’ respect for public safety and effort to wear masks and practice social distancing contributed to the city’s successful response to the pandemic. This year’s list was topped by Copenhagen (1st), followed by Zurich (2nd), Helsinki (3rd), Stockholm (4th), Tokyo (5th), Taipei (9th), Vancouver (12th), Berlin (14th), and Los Angeles (20th). In particular, Seoul’s accomplishment is all the more meaningful because only Seoul, Tokyo, and Los Angeles are metropolises with populations over 10 million placed among the top 20 cities.