1. Strategic Location and Accessibility
Goyang is part of the Seoul metropolitan region and benefits from regional transportation networks.
Its location offers opportunities for cooperation with institutions based in Seoul and neighboring cities.
Initial Settlement · Operational Support · Shared Growth
Why Goyang?
The success of the Global AI Hub requires more than office buildings. International organizations need reliable transportation, suitable housing, healthcare and education, as well as effective cooperation with local institutions.
Goyang offers metropolitan accessibility, international convention facilities, healthcare institutions, educational and cultural resources, environmental assets, smart-city infrastructure and an active civil society.
These resources could provide a practical foundation for supporting the establishment and operations of international organizations and developing public-interest AI projects.
Goyang's strength lies not only
in its individual facilities,
but in the potential to connect
its diverse resources
to the real operational needs
of international organizations.
Goyang's Key Assets
2. International Convention Infrastructure
KINTEX provides facilities for international conferences, exhibitions and major events.
These facilities could support public AI forums, international training programs and cooperation meetings.
3. Healthcare and Public Health
Goyang is home to the National Cancer Center, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Myongji Hospital, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital and other healthcare institutions.
Potential cooperation areas include AI-enabled primary healthcare, infectious disease surveillance and public health research.
4. Climate and Environmental Assets
Janghang Wetland, designated as a Ramsar Site, is an important ecological asset.
It offers opportunities to explore AI applications in biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem conservation and climate-risk analysis.
5. Smart City and Disaster Response
Goyang's smart-city and disaster-management infrastructure provides a potential foundation for urban-risk analysis, early warning and emergency-response projects.
6. Education, Culture and Quality of Life
Educational institutions, cultural facilities, community services and residential neighborhoods could help support international personnel and their families.
7. Civic Participation
Citizens and civic organizations are actively participating in campaigns and policy discussions supporting Goyang's bid.
Civic engagement can contribute to community acceptance and future international cooperation.
8. Regional Cooperation
Goyang could work with neighboring cities such as Paju and Gimpo, as well as universities, research institutions, businesses and public agencies throughout Gyeonggi Province.
Potential Cooperation with Nine International Organizations
The following areas are proposals developed through Goyang's strategic policy studies. Implementation would require consultation, institutional agreement and appropriate safeguards.
WHO — Public Health
AI-enabled primary healthcare, infectious disease monitoring and public health early warning.
WFP — Food Security
Food supply-chain analysis, nutrition-risk assessment and food-security monitoring.
UNEP — Climate and Environment
Environmental monitoring, biodiversity protection and climate-risk analysis.
UNHCR — Refugee Protection
Multilingual information services, humanitarian assistance and support for displaced populations.
IOM — Migration and Displacement
Migration-related information, disaster displacement monitoring and emergency support systems.
ILO — Labor-Market Transitions
AI-related employment analysis, workforce transition support and skills development.
ITU — Disaster Communications
Early warning systems, emergency communications and digital accessibility.
UNICEF — Child Protection
Child protection, education continuity and child-centered emergency support.
UNDP — Complex Crisis Response
Integrated crisis analysis, disaster recovery and community resilience.
Important:
These are proposed cooperation areas,
not confirmed projects or formal
commitments by the organizations listed.
Three Stages of Implementation
Stage 1 — Initial Settlement
Develop practical arrangements for office facilities, housing, transportation, healthcare and education to help international organizations establish operations efficiently.
Stage 2 — Operational Support
Build cooperation among universities, medical institutions, businesses, public agencies and civil society to support the actual work of international organizations.
Stage 3 — Shared Growth
Contribute to international development goals while supporting Goyang's evolution into a city specializing in international cooperation.
Practical feasibility comes first.
Goyang's approach is to identify
existing resources, establish
cooperation agreements,
verify implementation conditions
and prioritize achievable projects.
Civic Participation and International Cooperation
The success of the Global AI Hub would depend on meaningful cooperation among governments, international organizations, universities, businesses and local communities.
The Goyang Citizens' Committee seeks to contribute through civic engagement, policy recommendations, public campaigns and international cooperation.
Participation Information (Korean)