Sheikha Latifa explores avenues for closer cooperation with South Korea

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has met South Korean ministers, senior government officials and business leaders during a visit to Seoul aimed at strengthening cooperation across key sectors.

Leading a high-level delegation, Sheikha Latifa held discussions with South Korea's Minister of Education, Choi Kyo-jin, on opportunities to expand collaboration between educational institutions in the UAE and South Korea and share best practices in teaching and learning.

She also met Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Chae Hwi-young to explore ways of deepening cooperation in culture, tourism and the creative industries, with a focus on fostering cultural exchange and supporting creative talent in both countries.

The visit also included discussions on digital transformation and smart city development.

Sheikha Latifa met Chung Young-jun, Director General of the Digital City Bureau at the Seoul Metropolitan Government, to learn more about Seoul's technology-driven approach to government services and urban management.

During a visit to LG Science Park, she was briefed on the organisation's research and development initiatives and its work in turning innovation into practical applications.

Sheikha Latifa also visited The Pinkfong Company, where discussions focused on digital content creation, children's entertainment and opportunities for cooperation in the creative and digital media sectors.

The meetings form part of broader efforts to strengthen ties between the UAE and South Korea and expand collaboration in future-focused sectors.

Latifa bint Mohammed meets South Korea’s Minister of Education to discuss the country’s approach to developing education in response to advances in knowledge and technology and explore opportunities to strengthen partnerships between educational institutions in the UAE and South… pic.twitter.com/ZfYBIHp8JO

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Latifa bint Mohammed meets the Director General of the Digital City Bureau at Seoul Metropolitan Government to discuss technological solutions that improve government services and support more efficient urban management. Her Highness also visits The Pinkfong Company, where she… pic.twitter.com/rCGme4O6WG

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