Connecting international organizations, governments, research institutions, universities, industry, and communities to address global challenges.
To develop Goyang Special City into a center for international cooperation where artificial intelligence supports sustainable development, human well-being, and solutions to global challenges.
The proposed Global AI Hub is envisioned as an international cooperation platform connecting the expertise of international organizations with advances in artificial intelligence.
Its purpose is to explore how AI can contribute to addressing complex global challenges, including public health, food security, climate change, environmental protection, humanitarian assistance, migration, employment, education, and disaster resilience.
The initiative seeks to encourage cooperation among international organizations, governments, academic institutions, research centers, businesses, and civil society.
Facilitating dialogue, knowledge exchange, and cooperation across institutions and countries.
Exploring responsible AI applications for public-interest challenges through research and collaboration.
Supporting opportunities for pilot projects, technology assessment, and evidence-based approaches to global challenges.
Exploring training, professional exchange, and international learning opportunities.
Goyang Special City is located in Gyeonggi Province, within the Seoul metropolitan region of the Republic of Korea.
Its international exhibition and convention infrastructure, healthcare institutions, urban services, and environmental assets provide a foundation for exploring the development of an international cooperation hub.
Goyang benefits from its location within the Seoul metropolitan region, offering access to major economic, academic, and institutional networks.
KINTEX provides facilities for international exhibitions, conferences, and professional exchanges.
This infrastructure could support international meetings, forums, and collaborative events associated with the proposed hub.
Goyang is home to the National Cancer Center and other healthcare institutions.
These assets offer opportunities to explore cooperation in public health, medical research, and responsible AI applications.
The Janghang Wetland and surrounding ecological resources provide opportunities for environmental education, research, and sustainability initiatives.
Goyang offers residential areas, healthcare services, educational facilities, cultural amenities, and urban infrastructure.
Specific requirements for international personnel and their families would need to be assessed through consultation.
International cooperation could create opportunities for research, professional employment, business development, and related services.
Actual outcomes would depend on the scale and structure of future partnerships.
Goyang's existing assets provide a basis for exploring a Global AI Hub that supports both international cooperation and regional development.
The initiative identifies nine international organizations whose areas of expertise are relevant to potential AI-enabled international cooperation.
World Health Organization
Public health, disease prevention, health systems, and potential AI applications for health information analysis.
World Food Programme
Food security, humanitarian assistance, supply-chain resilience, and potential AI-supported food crisis analysis.
United Nations Environment Programme
Climate change, environmental protection, biodiversity, and potential AI applications for environmental monitoring.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Refugee protection, forced displacement, humanitarian assistance, and responsible data analysis for protection-related needs.
International Organization for Migration
Migration, displacement, humanitarian support, and potential digital tools for improving access to migration-related services.
International Labour Organization
Employment, labor rights, skills development, and analysis of the effects of AI on the future of work.
International Telecommunication Union
Digital connectivity, telecommunications, emergency communications, and early-warning technologies.
United Nations Children's Fund
Child protection, education, digital inclusion, and responsible AI applications that safeguard children's rights.
United Nations Development Programme
Sustainable development, crisis response, institutional capacity, and potential AI applications for development planning.
These organizations are identified as potential areas of engagement based on their respective mandates.
Their inclusion does not imply that any organization has agreed to participate in, relocate to, or establish an office at the proposed Global AI Hub.
Any future cooperation would require appropriate consultation, institutional decisions, and formal agreements.
The proposed approach considers the practical requirements of international organizations and other potential partners.
Exploring suitable conditions for the initial establishment of participating organizations and partner institutions.
Potential considerations include office facilities, transportation, housing, healthcare, education, and other essential services.
Exploring cooperation among relevant public institutions, universities, research organizations, businesses, and civil society.
Potential activities include joint research, international meetings, AI pilot projects, and professional exchanges.
Seeking long-term cooperation that contributes to the mandates of participating international organizations while creating opportunities for regional innovation, employment, and economic development.
Specific institutional arrangements, funding, facilities, and support measures would be subject to consultation and approval by the relevant authorities.
The Citizens' Promotion Committee for Attracting the Global AI Hub to Goyang Special City is a civic initiative seeking to build public awareness and support for the proposed hub.
The Committee aims to promote public discussion, encourage citizen participation, and communicate the potential benefits of international cooperation and AI-driven innovation.
Its activities include public information, citizen engagement, policy discussions, and outreach related to the Global AI Hub initiative.
To promote transparent, responsible, and constructive engagement in support of international cooperation and the future development of Goyang Special City.
The proposed Global AI Hub seeks to encourage dialogue with organizations and institutions interested in responsible AI, international cooperation, and sustainable development.
Potential areas of engagement include:
Exchanging perspectives on international cooperation, AI governance, and public-interest innovation.
Exploring opportunities for interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange.
Considering responsible pilot projects and practical applications of AI technologies.
Exploring workshops, training, international forums, and capacity-building initiatives.
All potential partnerships are exploratory unless formally confirmed by the relevant institutions.
International organizations, research institutions, and other interested parties are welcome to learn more about the Global AI Hub initiative and the Citizens' Promotion Committee.
For general information, please explore the English-language pages linked below. The Korean homepage provides access to the existing Korean-language information and administration-related resources.
Website User Guide Korean HomepageCitizens' Promotion Committee for Attracting the Global AI Hub to Goyang Special City
This website presents a civic initiative and its proposed vision. It does not constitute an official site-selection decision or a commitment by any international organization.
Explore the following pages for detailed information about the Global AI Hub initiative, Goyang Special City, international cooperation, and citizen participation.
Discover Goyang's location advantages, infrastructure, and development potential.
ExploreLearn about nine international organizations and potential areas of cooperation.
ExploreReview the proposed three-stage strategy for establishment, support, and sustainable growth.
ExploreRead updates about Committee activities, events, and major developments.
View NewsExplore newspaper articles, broadcast reports, and other media coverage.
View Media CoverageLearn about public support campaigns, Committee registration, and participation programs.
Participation CenterLearn how to navigate the website, access information, and participate in available programs.
View GuideThe Global AI Hub Initiative website provides homepage information in ten languages to support international visitors, organizations, research institutions, businesses, and interested citizens.
Visitors can select their preferred language using the language selector at the top of the homepage. The Korean website also provides access to administrative services and Korean-language resources.
The scope and availability of individual subpages and services may differ by language.