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Seoul conducted stabilization work to cover the garbage, and restored Nanjido into a nature sanctuary now enjoyed by millions of visitors.
Asia can gain from the longevity dividend by tapping emerging technologies to promote an age-friendly workplace.
Fiscal incentives and producer responsibility can make safe recycling the norm—protecting millions from toxic exposure.
AI and digital innovation can help extend working lives, strengthen pensions, and build more resilient systems for the aging population.
The Republic of Korea is revitalizing rural centers to improve the quality of life in rural areas.
Start resilience projects with people-centered, evidence-based planning, combining infrastructure, community engagement, and adaptive learning.
The Republic of Korea improved mass transit efficiency through the integration of transport nodes, fare systems, and information services.
Patent and public procurement systems can help promote productivity-led growth by improving technology diffusion and supporting innovative solutions.
Maneuvering through the web of stakeholder interests, the Republic of Korea institutionalized a service-oriented bus transportation system in Seoul and its satellite cities in surrounding provinces.
Experience from two projects shows digital tools for database management help ensure a fair and transparent process and efficient resource allocation.