2023-07-26
WeGO visited the NEOM exhibition at the DDP to expand its partnership with the Middle Eastern kingdom’s $500 billion futuristic city.

2023-07-20
WeGO and SHRDC conducted an annual regular training program for WeGO members.

2023-07-18
The Seoul Smart City Prize received over 200 applications from 47 countries and 93 cities from regions of Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America, and Oceania.

2023-07-07
“We would like to thank WeGO for this opportunity and we do appreciate that WeGO is very active in reaching all members to pursue the goals and objectives of WeGO. We are grateful indeed that we are part of the WeGO family” – Atty. Leticia O. Clemente, Baguio City Budget Office.

2023-07-07
Baguio City (Philippines) and SRPOST (WeGO corporate member) will be developing a smart CCTV platform that can detect guns and weapons in real-time and this solution will help city to prevent violence and protect citizens.

2023-06-27
WeGO and Seoul Human Resource Development Center (SHRDC) kicked off the annual regular training program for WeGO members.

2023-06-19
WeGO had a very fruitful meeting with H.E. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega to discuss challenges and advancements in terms of digitalization, sustainability, and smart cities in the Philippines.

2023-05-10
In a bid to expand regionally, a bilateral meeting was held with Abu Dhabi Municipality to explore collaborations with WeGO in linking up with smart cities in the Middle East.

2023-05-09
WeGO made a grand debut in the Middle East at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2023 in Abu Dhabi, UAE hosted by the Annual Investment Meeting Foundation.

2023-05-07
The acceleration of smart city development is seen in the Middle East as their heavy investment in new smart city initiatives is underway. In the pursuit of WeGO’s regional expansion, this mission trip to Abu Dhabi has formed a strong connection within the region.

2023-05-05
The Korean Ministry of Environment started the “Disposable Zero Challenge” campaign to reduce the use of disposable products from February 27th. WeGO took a part in the Zero Disposables Challenge.

2023-05-04
WeGO and the Institute of Smart City & Architecture step up a partnership to strengthen smart city cooperation

2023-04-26
WeGO and Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) solidified a partnership with an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) through a virtual signing ceremony between representatives in WeGO and UAE.

2023-04-26
WeGO and APDA signed a cooperation agreement to jointly promote the development of sustainable human-centered smart cities in Japan and South Korea.

2023-03-30
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization attended the 2023 Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) to promote the Seoul Smart City Prize, the 6th WeGO General Assembly, and other initiatives to the international community.

2023-03-30
In convergence with the 2023 Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) celebrated this week, the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) had the opportunity to meet numerous local government leaders from around the world to discuss Smart Sustainable Development and promote the Seoul Smart City Prize, the 6th WeGO General Assembly, and other WeGO initiatives.

2023-03-17
During WeGO’s visit in Geneva, WeGO had the wonderful opportunity to have a dialogue interview with the President of Le Temps, Yves Daccord.

2023-03-16
In light of the WSIS Forum 2023, WeGO had the opportunity to meet with experts from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), to build synergies in developing the Smart City Index.

2023-03-16
During the WSIS Forum 2023, WeGO explored areas of collaboration with the host of the event, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

2023-03-14
The World Summit on the Information Society Forum (WSIS) kick-started its first day with the Mayors’ Roundtable and High-level Dialogue, convening leaders from all over the world including virtual presence of Mayor Oh.

2023-03-13
The WeGO Smart Cities Index 2022 invited interested cities to participate in the archive of the world’s best smart cities practices. With the collected data and information from cities, a final report is published.

2023-03-03
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization and its Secretary General, Ms. Jung-sook Park, took part in the Seoul Spring Reception for Diplomatic Corps Event organized by Seoul Metropolitan Government at the SEBITSEOM Seoul Floating Island to present the city’s key initiatives for the coming year.

2023-02-21
Social gatherings are thriving as the pandemic subsides and in-person activities are now permissible without bounds. In accordance with the freeing of restrictions, WeGO’s Activities Kick-Off 2023 Event came at a timely manner held on February 21st at the Seoul Global Center for our members, partners and stakeholders.

2023-02-10
WeGO Secretary General had a bilateral meeting with the new Ecuadorian Ambassador to South Korea Carlos Eduardo Emanuele. WeGO representatives held talks with the Ecuadorian diplomatic mission and H.E. Carlos Eduardo Emanuele exchanged ideas and explored cooperation in the Smart City related areas.

2023-03-09
WeGO had a very fruitful meeting with the delegation from Bishkek city, led by deputy mayor Mr. Shamyraliev Zhyrgalbek.

2023-03-07
WeGO and Geneva Cities Hub (GCH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance global cooperation and multilateral engagement between the parallel smart city organizations.

2023-02-06
WeGO had a bilateral meeting with the President and CEO of SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), Mr. Ajit Manocha. WeGO had a meeting with the President and CEO of SEMI Mr. Ajit Manocha to discuss the role of semiconductor technologies and corporations in smart city development, identify common missions of WeGO and SEMI for technological innovation, as well as explore opportunities for the Seoul Smart City Prize. 

2023-02-02
WeGO presented at the 5th Global Engagement Empowerment Forum on Sustainable Development (GEEF 2023) co-hosted by the Institute for Global Engagement & Empowerment (IGEE), Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future, Yonsei University and Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens. It is an annual international event where all stakeholders, including global leaders and experts, convene to collaborate towards accomplishing the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

2023-01-09
WeGO and Yonhap News Agency, South Korea’s key wire service, signed a cooperation agreement to jointly promote the development of sustainable human-centered smart cities.