On March 22, His Excellency Sten Schwede, the Estonian Ambassador to Korea, visited the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex to discu...
The meeting between Gyeonggi Province Governor Dong Yeon Kim and the Estonian Ambassador was an important moment for both sides to explore possibilities for technological and cultural exchanges between the two regions.
Let's look into the specifics of what was discussed!
Anticipation of Mutual Cooperation in the Digital Field
"Gyeonggi Province is striving to become a global pioneer in the digital field."
Governor Kim first praised Estonia for being a leading country in digital governance, expressing his ambition for Gyeonggi Province to also become a global leader in the digital field by utilizing artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in all aspects of provincial residents' lives.
He also emphasized major policies to turn Gyeonggi Province into a paradise for startups, explaining that the province is creating a 3rd Pangyo Techno Valley following the first and second such valleys.
He highlighted that there would be many opportunities for cooperation with Estonia in this process.
Ambassador Sten Schwede conveyed the message that, despite its small size, Estonia serves as a gateway to the European Union market as a digital powerhouse.
"Estonia is as small as a city in Korea, but it is a digital powerhouse that introduced 'e-residency,' the world's first digital residency system. It acts as a gateway to the European Union (EU) market which has a combined population of 500 million."
Based on this, they discussed various possibilities for cooperation with Gyeonggi Province including potential for collaboration in culture and the arts.
This meeting is expected to further strengthen the relationship between Gyeonggi Province and Estonia in the digital industry as well as culture and the arts!
Some Facts About Estonia
Estonia, which has recently seen a significant increase in interest from Korean tourists, is located in southeast of the Baltic Sea in Europe. Along with Lithuania and Latvia, it is known as one of the 3 Baltic States.
In 2014, Estonia became renowned as a leading digital government by introducing the world's first e-residency program. Additionally, it is the country in Europe that has produced the most unicorn companies (companies valued at over KRW 1 trillion or USD 750 million) per capita.
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