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Statistics Korea and General Authority for Statistics of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (GASTAT) Sign Implementation Program for National Statistical Development
Statistics Korea and General Authority for Statistics of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (GASTAT) Sign Implementation Program for National Statistical Development - Sharing Innovative Statistical Techniques and Establishing a Foundation for Business Support on the Sidelines of the Korea-Saudi Summit Lee Hyung-il, Commissioner of Statistics Korea signed the 'Implementing Program for Joint Statistical Cooperation’ between Statistics Korea of the Republic of Korea and the General Authority for Statistics of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia' on October 22, 2023, at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This signing took place on the sidelines of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol's state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since the initial MOU signing with GASTAT in 2017, Statistics Korea has consistently engaged in bilateral statistical cooperation meetings, sharing advanced statistical techniques such as Korea's IT system for statistical production and register-based censuses to foster ongoing statistical exchanges. In particular, Korea has imparted its expertise in conducting population censuses using administrative data to Saudi Arabia, contributing to the successful implementation of the Saudi Census 2022. The signed implementation program is significant as it expands bilateral cooperation by incorporating ▲ sharing innovative statistical production techniques, such as big data, and ▲ exchanging statistical data to support the business activities of both countries into the cooperation areas outlined in the MOU signed in 2017.
- No.75
- Date2023-10-24
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Statistics Korea and OECD Co-host Conference on Data Innovation
Statistics Korea and OECD Co-host Conference on Data Innovation - Introducing Timely Statistical Production Techniques Using New Data Such as Big Data - Discussing the Production and Utilization of High-Quality Data Through Innovations Such as Natural Language Processing and Nowcasting - Sharing Data Innovation Challenges Among International Organizations, Governments, the Private Sector and Other Economic Actors Statistics Korea, led by Commissioner Lee Hyung-il, collaborated with the OECD's Statistics and Data Directorate (SDD) to jointly host the KOSTAT-OECD Conference on Novel Data for Economic Resilience on September 21 (Thursday) at the Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul. This conference aimed to share data innovation activities and experiences that the OECD and Korea have promoted to measure economic trends and policy effects in a more timely and accurate manner amid the rapidly changing global landscape. Representatives from international organizations, government agencies, and private companies engaged in discussions on various techniques and policy challenges related to utilizing big data and new data sources to produce more timely and granular data.
- No.74
- Date2023-09-21
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Statistics Korea and OECD Co-host International Conference on Measuring Well-being ‘Beyond GDP’: Asia, South-East Asia, and Korea
Statistics Korea and OECD Co-host International Conference on Measuring Well-being ‘Beyond GDP’: Asia, South-East Asia, and Korea - Emphasizing the Importance of Comprehensive Well-being Measurement, Including Qualitative Dimensions, and Sharing Well-being Measurement Experiences across Asia-Pacific Nations - Presenting Korea's 'Quality of Life Indicators', Including 'Quality of Life for Children and Youth', as a Best Practice for Asia - Attended by the Deputy Secretary-General of OECD, Vice-Chair of the Presidential Committee on Aging Society and Population Policy, and Others Statistics Korea, led by Commissioner Lee Hyung-il, co-hosted the International Conference on Measuring Well-being ‘Beyond GDP’: Asia, South-East Asia, and Korea on September 19 (Tuesday) and 20 (Wednesday) in collaboration with the OECD Centre on Well-being, Inclusion, Sustainability, and Equal Opportunity (WISE) at the Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul. The conference served as a platform for Asia-Pacific countries to exchange and disseminate valuable experiences in measuring diverse dimensions of well-being, including qualitative aspects, to overcome the limitations of GDP-centered material measurement, and engage in discussions on policy applications.
- No.73
- Date2023-09-19
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Statistics Korea and African Development Bank Sign MOU for Statistical Cooperation
Statistics Korea and African Development Bank Sign MOU for Statistical Cooperation - Laying a Foundation to Strengthen Statistical Capacity in Africa through Expanded ODA Statistics Korea, led by Commissioner Lee Hyung-il, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Busan on September 13, 2023, with the aim of advancing the development of statistical capacity in support of the achievement of the SDGs and evidence-based decision-making in the African region. This agreement outlines collaborative commitments between the two organizations, focusing on ▲ supporting the African Information Highway (AIH) for evidence-based decision-making, ▲ a) supporting the implementation of the SDGs and using administrative data in statistical production, and ▲ establishing strategies for national statistical development.
- No.72
- Date2023-09-13
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Han Hoon, Commissioner of Statistics Korea Elected as Bureau Member of OECD's Committee on Statistics and Statistical Policy
Han Hoon, Commissioner of Statistics Korea Elected as Bureau Member of OECD's Committee on Statistics and Statistical Policy - S. Korea, the Only Asian Country to Join the Highest Statistics Decision-Making Body of the OECD- Recognized for a Leading Role in Data Innovation, Including Big Data and Administrative DataStatistics Korea, led by Commissioner Han Hoon, announced that the Commissioner was elected as a member of the bureau of OECD's Committee on Statistics and Statistical Policy (CSSP), the highest statistics decision-making body of OECD at the 20th Session of the CSSP, held from June 26 (Monday) to June 27 (Tuesday) in Paris, France. Notably, the Republic of Korea stands out as the only Asian country among the new members elected at the 20th OECD CSSP and will serve as a member of the bureau for a maximum three-year term.
- No.71
- Date2023-06-28
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S. Korea Secures Third Consecutive Term on the UN Statistical Commission for 2024-2027
Statistics Korea, led by Commissioner Han Hoon, announced that the Republic of Korea has been elected* as a member of the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC) for the term spanning 2024-2027. This achievement marks Korea' third consecutive term, building on its re-election in the 2020-2023 period. * The election took place at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Management Meeting on April 5, 2023. This accomplishment is a testament to Statistics Korea's dedication to leading international statistical discussions on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Beyond GDP, and data innovation, and contributing to the enhancement of statistical capacity in developing countries through the expansion of international development cooperation (ODA).
- No.70
- Date2023-04-06
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Han Hoon, Commissioner of Statistics Korea Renews MOU with UAE's Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre and UK's Office for National Statistics
Han Hoon, Commissioner of Statistics Korea Renews MOU with UAE's Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre and UK's Office for National Statistics - Committing to Support Businesses and Share Advanced Statistical Techniques in the Follow-Up of the Korean State Visit to the United Arab Emirates - [Korea-UAE statistics MOU] □ Statistics Korea Commissioner Han Hoon engaged in a bilateral meeting with Hanan Ahli, Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) of the UAE, and renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation in the field of statistics at the Permanent Mission Of the United Arab Emirates to the UN on March 2, 2023. ○ The MOU was signed during a meeting held between their representatives on the sidelines of the 54th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC) held at the UN headquarters in New York from February 28 to March 3, 2023. □ The MOU on statistical cooperation with the UAE serves as a follow-up to the 'Cooperation in the field of statistics for the implementation of the SDGs and the promotion of evidence-based policies', agreed upon during South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol's state visit to the United Arab Emirates in January. ○ The MOU encompasses various areas of cooperation, including the exchange of the latest statistical production methods such as administrative data and big data, sharing information on statistical laws and regulations, and conducting training programs to mutually improve technical and statistical skills. □ In addition, through this MOU, Statistics Korea aims to contribute to the overseas market entries and exports of Korean companies by securing and providing disaggregated statistical data on the UAE, including population, households, and income, essential for overseas activities of Korean companies. [Korea-UK Statistics MOU] □ Furthermore, Statistics Korea Commissioner Han Hoon signed an MOU with Sir Ian Diamond, National Statistician of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) of the UK at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA, on February 28, 2023, to foster cooperation in the field of statistics between the two countries. ○ Since the signing of the MOU with the UK Statistics Authority in 2018, Statistics Korea has been actively engaged in statistical cooperation, including holding bilateral statistical cooperation meetings and a workshop on strengthening statistical capacity in developing countries. □ The MOU reflects the latest interests of both organizations, including the exchange of the latest statistical production techniques such as public-private data linkage and staff training. It also specifies specific cooperation methods, including joint projects and mutual staff secondment, to enhance the implementation of cooperation projects, □ The signing of the MOU is significant in that it lays the foundation for mutual sharing of advanced statistical techniques in areas where both organizations have comparative advantages, thereby contributing to the development of national statistics in both countries.
- No.69
- Date2023-03-03
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Han Hoon, Commissioner of Statistics Korea Elected as Vice-Chair of the U.N. Statistical Commission during its 54th Session
Han Hoon, Commissioner of Statistics Korea Elected as Vice-Chair of the U.N. Statistical Commission during its 54th Session - Recognized for Korea's Role in Leading the International Statistical Agenda - Statistics Korea announced that Commissioner Han Hoon attended the 54th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC) as the representative of Korea at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from February 28 to March 3, 2023. During the session, he was appointed as Vice-Chair, solidifying Korea's reputation as a leading country in international statistics. On the opening day of the 54th session, UNSC Member States unanimously elected Commissioner Han Hoon as Vice-Chair of the UNSC bureau for a maximum two-year term. The 54th session marked the first in-person meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing participation from over 150 countries. Discussions included crucial international statistical community issues such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the use of administrative data, and the adoption of the International Statistical Classification.
- No.68
- Date2023-03-02
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Statistics Korea having MoU with the ADB
Statistics Korea having MoU with the ADB - Building the groundwork for expanding its development cooperation activities in Asia-Pacific - □ Commissioner Han, Hoon of Statistics Korea today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Managing Director General Um,Woochong of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the ADB headquarters in Manila, Philippines, aiming to establish statistical cooperation between the two institutions. * ADB is a multilateral development bank for the Asia and the Pacific region having been assisting its member countries for their economic and social advancement since its establishment in 1966. (68 member countries) ㅇ Under the MoU, the two institutions agreed to work in collaboration in areas such as the development and enhancement of statistical capacities in the region, support for the use of administrative data for statistics, and technical assistance in data visualization. □ Statistics Korea expects that this MoU with the ADB will provide momentum to expanding its Official Development Assistance (ODA) program for the development of statistics in the Asia-Pacific countries. ㅇ It has, so far, developed the ODA projects upon receiving a request from countries, individually, which asked for Statistics Korea’s cooperation in international development. Hereafter, Statistics Korea will join forces with the ADB to jointly develop opportunities in Asia-Pacific and build statistical infrastructure in a systematic fashion. ㅇ In the beginning, Statistics Korea and the ADB will focus on building administrative databases in the developing countries in Asia-Pacific to allow for their linkages with relevant survey data, and will further develop and provide administrative data management systems. ㅇ Their collaborative projects will set off by targeting Mongolia, Maldives, and the Pacific Island Countries to build administrative data systems and organize activities to strengthen statistical capacities. The list of target countries will continue to grow into other countries in the region. □ Last year, Statistics Korea made MoU with the Inter-American Development Bank aiming to strengthen statistical capacities in Latin America and the Caribbean, which was the first time it had MoU with an international financial institute. This year, it began implementing the international development cooperation activities for Colombia under this arrangement. □ At the signing ceremony, Commissioner Han commended the signing of MoU with the ADB following the last year’s MoU with the IDB as “solid footsteps for Statistics Korea to engage with international organizations for the systematic implementation of its international development cooperation projects in the field of statistics.” ㅇ Looking into the future, he added that “Statistics Korea will continue on and further expand statistical cooperation with the ADB to strengthen statistical capacities in the region in view of their achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” □ Managing Director General Um reciprocated with his remarks saying “the ADB welcomes the signing of MoU with Statistics Korea that has been pioneering statistical production with the use of administrative data.” ㅇ He added that “the ADB will work closely with Statistics Korea to improve statistical capacities in Asia-Pacific and further develop statistical indicators in economics and climate-related issues.”
- No.67
- Date2022-12-12
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Statistics Korea co-organizing the Global Symposium on Low Fertility and Population Ageing with the UN Population Fund
Statistics Korea co-organizing the Global Symposium on Low Fertility and Population Ageing with the UN Population Fund - To explore ‘demographic resilience’ for sublimating population decrease risks into an opportunity - □ Statistics Korea (Commissioner Hoon Han) and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) organized jointly the Global Symposium on Low Fertility and Population Ageing from November 8th to 10th at the Mondrian Hotel, Seoul, which was held under the theme of ‘building demographic resilience’. □ The three-day symposium offered 7 session covering a wide ranging issues related to low fertility and population ageing, including those on human capital, population mobility, and gender inequality, which took the forms of topical presentations and policy discussions. ○ On its first day, in particular, the session titled ‘the roles of data to build demographic resilience featured the successful implementation of the latest Population and Housing Census in Korea as well as recent improvements and initiatives made by Statistics Korea in an effort to provide better North Korean statistics.
- No.66
- Date2022-11-08
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