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A delegation from IT Park Uzbekistan spent five days in South Korea from 18 to 22 October 2026, holding talks with government ministries, international institutions and a leading research university on cooperation in artificial intelligence, data infrastructure and digital skills development.
The mission, led by Executive Director Jakhongir Rajabov, coincided with the Global AI & Digital Summit 2026, an event organised by the World Bank Group in cooperation with South Korean government agencies that focused on AI development and digital transformation.
Ministry talks on AI and cybersecurity
At South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT, the delegation presented plans to train young specialists in artificial intelligence, including the establishment of an Institute of Artificial Intelligence at New Uzbekistan University and the development of a dedicated research centre. South Korean officials expressed interest in strengthening university-to-university ties and indicated readiness to share experience in applying AI to public administration, improving digital public services and training cybersecurity specialists. Both sides agreed to continue dialogue and explore practical cooperation.
National data platform on the agenda
A separate meeting with the leadership of South Korea’s National Information Society Agency centred on Uzbekistan’s plans to establish a national data platform. The parties reviewed South Korea’s experience in managing government data and building datasets for training AI models, and agreed to continue exchanging expertise through online seminars on the agency’s practices.
World Bank project review
Discussions with the World Bank focused on the Digital Inclusion in Uzbekistan project, which aims to expand public access to digital technologies, improve digital skills and create jobs. The parties reviewed progress on initiatives to develop soft skills and promote Uzbekistan’s IT industry internationally, and discussed ways to improve project implementation and broaden expert cooperation.
Seoul National University’s innovation model
The delegation was also introduced to Seoul National University, which conducts research across engineering, AI, computer science, biotechnology and semiconductors. The university’s innovation ecosystem includes 64 state-funded research centres, a startup support unit and SNU Technology Holdings, a company that invests in university-affiliated startups. IT Park Uzbekistan said cooperation in these areas could strengthen the country’s IT ecosystem and support the adoption of advanced technological solutions.