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WeGO Expands Partnership to the Middle East By Signing MoU with Annual Investment Meeting 570 380 WeGO

WeGO Expands Partnership to the Middle East By Signing MoU with Annual Investment Meeting

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.

WeGO and APDA step up a partnership to strengthen smart city cooperation in Japan 570 380 WeGO

WeGO and APDA step up a partnership to strengthen smart city cooperation in Japan

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.

IMD Smart City Index 2023 published, in partnership with WeGO 570 380 WeGO

IMD Smart City Index 2023 published, in partnership with WeGO

2023-04-06
The Smart City Observatory (SCO), part of the IMD World Competitiveness Center (WCC), produced a study that combines hard data and survey responses to show the extent to which technology is enabling cities to address the challenges they face to achieve a higher quality of life for their inhabitants.

WeGO attends the 2023 Smart City Summit & Expo to promote the Seoul Smart City Prize 570 380 WeGO

WeGO attends the 2023 Smart City Summit & Expo to promote the Seoul Smart City Prize

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.

WeGO meets with Local Government Leaders to promote the Seoul Smart City Prize 570 380 WeGO

WeGO meets with Local Government Leaders to promote the Seoul Smart City Prize

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.

[Press Release] Interview with the President of Le Temps, Yves Daccord, Welcoming as a Member of Seoul Smart City Prize Steering Committee 570 380 WeGO

[Press Release] Interview with the President of Le Temps, Yves Daccord, Welcoming as a Member of Seoul Smart City Prize Steering Committee

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.

[Press Release] WeGO Establishes Strong Synergy with the International Institute for Management Development(IMD) for Smart Cities Index Partnership 570 380 WeGO

[Press Release] WeGO Establishes Strong Synergy with the International Institute for Management Development(IMD) for Smart Cities Index Partnership

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.

[Press Release] WeGO Explores Various Forms of Partnership with the Host of the WSIS Forum 2023, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 570 380 WeGO

[Press Release] WeGO Explores Various Forms of Partnership with the Host of the WSIS Forum 2023, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

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

[Press Release] WeGO and its President City, Seoul Joins the Mayors’ High-level Dialogue at the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2023 570 380 WeGO

[Press Release] WeGO and its President City, Seoul Joins the Mayors’ High-level Dialogue at the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2023

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.

[Press Release] WeGO Headed Towards Leading Organization in Smart Cities Indices 570 380 WeGO

[Press Release] WeGO Headed Towards Leading Organization in Smart Cities Indices

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.

[Press Release] WeGO’s President City Announces the Seoul Smart City Prize to Diplomatic Corps in Korea 570 380 WeGO

[Press Release] WeGO’s President City Announces the Seoul Smart City Prize to Diplomatic Corps in Korea

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.

[Press Release] Human-Centered Theme Captivates WeGO At 2023 Activities Kick-Off Event 570 380 WeGO

[Press Release] Human-Centered Theme Captivates WeGO At 2023 Activities Kick-Off Event

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.

New Ambassador of Ecuador to Korea met with WeGO Secretary General to introduce himself upon his assumption of duty 570 380 WeGO

New Ambassador of Ecuador to Korea met with WeGO Secretary General to introduce himself upon his assumption of duty

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.

WeGO Expanding its Network in Central Asia 570 380 WeGO

WeGO Expanding its Network in Central Asia

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

WeGO signs MoU with Geneva Cities Hub 570 380 WeGO

WeGO signs MoU with Geneva Cities Hub

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.

WeGO Attracting High Level Experts to the Steering Committee of the Seoul Smart City Prize 570 380 WeGO

WeGO Attracting High Level Experts to the Steering Committee of the Seoul Smart City Prize

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. 

WeGO Raised a New Smart Culture Agenda at the GEEF 2023 to International Stakeholders 570 380 WeGO

WeGO Raised a New Smart Culture Agenda at the GEEF 2023 to International Stakeholders

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.

WeGO and Yonhap Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 570 380 WeGO

WeGO and Yonhap Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

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.

WeGO Engages Young Talent at HUSS Global Symbiosis Consortium Workshop 2048 1537 WeGO

WeGO Engages Young Talent at HUSS Global Symbiosis Consortium Workshop

2026-09-07
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) was invited to take part in the Global Symbiosis Consortium’s Performance Sharing Workshop, held at the Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun. Ms. Eunbyul Elena Cho, WeGO’s Program Director, delivered a keynote speech to students and faculty from partner universities in the Consortium across the country.

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WeGO Marks HIMUN’s 50th General Assembly with Continued Partnership 2048 1365 WeGO

WeGO Marks HIMUN’s 50th General Assembly with Continued Partnership

2026-09-04
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) took part in the 50th General Assembly of the HUFS International Model United Nations (HIMUN), hosted by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) at Obama Hall on the university’s Seoul Campus. WeGO has been invited to the Assembly for two consecutive years.

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WeGO and The Hague Explore Opportunities for Future Collaboration 2048 1536 WeGO

WeGO and The Hague Explore Opportunities for Future Collaboration

2026-08-31
The World Smart Cities Organization (WeGO) welcomed H.E. Jan van Zanen, Mayor of The Hague, and representatives from the City of The Hague for a meeting at the WeGO Secretariat to explore opportunities for future collaboration in the field of smart cities and international cooperation.

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Seoul Smart City Prize Announces 46 Semi-Finalists for Its 2026 Edition 2048 896 WeGO

Seoul Smart City Prize Announces 46 Semi-Finalists for Its 2026 Edition

2026-08-03
The Seoul Smart City Prize is proud to announce the semi-finalists for its 2026 edition. Reflecting its growing global impact, the 4th Edition of the Prize received 210 submissions from 142 cities across 56 countries, spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania.

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WeGO Participates in AI-CJK Forum, Strengthening Cooperation on AI Standardization for Smart Cities 946 698 WeGO

WeGO Participates in AI-CJK Forum, Strengthening Cooperation on AI Standardization for Smart Cities

2026-07-31
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) participated in the AI International Standards Global Expert Invitation Seminar (AI-CJK Forum). The forum brought together AI standardization experts and practitioners from Japan, Korea, and China, representing academia, industry, testing and certification bodies, as well as representatives from international standardization organizations.

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WeGO Marks Completion of Seoul Smart City Prize International Cooperation Program, Deepening Partnership with Addis Ababa and Expanding Engagement Across Africa 2048 1536 WeGO

WeGO Marks Completion of Seoul Smart City Prize International Cooperation Program, Deepening Partnership with Addis Ababa and Expanding Engagement Across Africa

2026-07-31
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), together with its President City, the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG), and the Seoul Urban Solutions Agency (SUSA), concluded a four-day mission to Addis Ababa centered on the Final Dissemination Seminar of the 2025 Seoul Smart City Prize International Cooperation Program.

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WeGO Engages Aspiring Young Professionals at the 2026 International Career Fair 2048 1365 WeGO

WeGO Engages Aspiring Young Professionals at the 2026 International Career Fair

2026-07-29
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) participated in the 2026 International Career Fair which was hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and held at Seoul City Hall, engaging with university students and young job seekers interested in pursuing careers in international organizations.

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WeGO Welcomes Leshan Municipal Delegation for Strategic Exchange 2048 1409 WeGO

WeGO Welcomes Leshan Municipal Delegation for Strategic Exchange

2026-07-22
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) welcomed a delegation from the Leshan Municipal Government to its Secretariat in Seoul on 18 June 2026, affirming both sides’ shared commitment to advancing smart and sustainable urban development through international cooperation and knowledge exchange.

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WeGO Welcomes City of Granada, Lays Groundwork for Cooperation on Smart City Innovation and AI 1536 2048 WeGO

WeGO Welcomes City of Granada, Lays Groundwork for Cooperation on Smart City Innovation and AI

2026-07-21
WeGO had the pleasure of welcoming the visit of H.E. Ms. Marifrán Carazo Villalonga, Mayor of the City of Granada (Spain), and Mr. Enrique Catalina, Second Deputy Mayor and City Councillor for Urban Planning, Public Works, and Licensing, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the City of Granada.

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WeGO Champions 2026 Workshops Address the Global Housing Crisis in Geneva, Baku, and Cairo 1600 1200 WeGO

WeGO Champions 2026 Workshops Address the Global Housing Crisis in Geneva, Baku, and Cairo

2026-07-21
The WeGO Sustainable Smart City Champions Program launched its 2026 workshop series in Geneva, Cairo, and Baku, bringing together about 100 participants. Focusing on today’s housing challenges and the long-term future of urban housing, the workshops examined how international commitments can be translated into local action through governance, institutional coordination, data-driven approaches, and community engagement.

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