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The 9th International Symposium on Low Fertility and population Ageing
The 9th Global Symposium on Low Fertility and Ageing 2025 was co-hosted by UNFPA and the Ministry of Data and Statistics of the Republic of Korea on 2–3 December in Seoul.The symposium focused on rethinking old-age dependency and promoting the engagement of older persons in ageing societies.Approximately 70 experts from academia, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector participated.The event aimed to assess global ageing trends and explore effective policy responses through international cooperation.Six thematic sessions addressed diverse topics, including definitions of old-age dependency, National Transfer Accounts (NTA), the role of technology in ageing societies, labour market participation of older persons, and best practices from healthy ageing centres.A special session on ageing policies highlighted national experiences and international cooperation.Since its launch in 2017, the annual symposium series has served as a key platform for formulating evidence-based policies in response to low fertility and population ageing and for strengthening international collaboration.The organizers emphasized the importance of data-driven strategies and global partnershipsto respond proactively to the challenges of rapidly ageing societies.
- No.33
- Date2025-12-05
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2025 1st International Symposium on the Modernization of Labour Statistics Hosted by KOSTAT and ILO
KOSTAT and ILO Are Hosting the 1st International Symposium on the Modernization of Labour Statistics Korea Is Leading Global Dialogue with Experts from 18 Nations to Drive Innovation in Labour StatisticsStatistics Korea (KOSTAT), led by Commissioner Ahn Hyungjun, is hosting the 1st International Symposium on the Modernization of Labour Statistics in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO). The two-day event is taking place from Tuesday, September 23 to Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery.The symposium is bringing together representatives from major international organizations, including the ILO, UNSD, UNESCAP, and Eurostat, alongside labour statistics experts from 18 representative countries* across all continents. Participants are engaging in high-level discussions on innovative strategies to modernize labour force surveys.* Asia-Pacific: Korea, Japan, China, Australia, Vietnam, Singapore Europe: UK, Italy, Finland, Poland, Denmark, Ireland, Türkiye Africa: Botswana South America: Mexico, Brazil, Chile, ColombiaWhy Modernize Labour Statistics?While labour statistics are foundational to crafting national economic and social policies, national statistical offices (NSOs) worldwide are facing growing challenges. Rising operational costs and declining response rates have made it increasingly difficult to maintain data quality. Furthermore, there is a surging demand for more granular data to capture a rapidly changing labour market, characterized by evolving working conditions, rising migrant labor, and the expansion of digital platform employment.Building on a decade of close partnership with the ILO since 2015 to strengthen statistical capacity in the Asia-Pacific, KOSTAT launched this new global forum to expand the scope of cooperation worldwide. This symposium is scheduled to be held biennially, serving as a permanent platform for international dialogue on labour statistics.Key Agenda and SessionsThe symposium features a keynote panel discussion and six thematic sessions. The keynote panel offers deep insights into the challenges and future directions of labour surveys from the diverse perspectives of data producers, users, and international organizations.The six thematic sessions showcase national innovations in: • Improving response rates and data quality • Survey modularization and integration • Integrating survey and administrative data • Data governance • Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) • New communication strategiesTo ensure global accessibility, the event is being live-streamed on YouTube, allowing labour experts worldwide to participate remotely.Future Outlook and Expected ImpactMr. Rafael Diez de Medina, Director of the ILO Department of Statistics, noted: "Our ongoing partnership with KOSTAT is instrumental to the ILO’s efforts in modernizing labour statistics. This symposium will serve as a vital platform for sharing innovative practices across nations."In their congratulatory video messages, Ms. Rachael Beaven, Director of the Statistics Division at UNESCAP, and Ms. Mariana Kotzeva, Director-General of Eurostat, welcomed the launch of this global dialogue.Commissioner Ahn Hyungjun of KOSTAT emphasized: "This symposium marks a pivotal starting point for global cooperation in enhancing labour statistics. KOSTAT remains committed to exploring the future of labour data and finding innovative solutions to meet the demands of our rapidly changing times."The symposium is expected to foster a vibrant exchange of knowledge and accelerate the adoption of innovative survey methodologies. By co-hosting this event with the ILO, KOSTAT aims to solidify Korea’s role as a central hub for international cooperation in the modernization of labour statistics.
- No.32
- Date2025-09-30
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Statistics Korea and the OECD Discuss the Future of Official Statistics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Statistics Korea (Commissioner Hyungjun Ahn), in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), will host an international conference titled “KOSTAT-OECD Global Conference on AI for Data, Data for AI: Shaping the Future of Official Statistics” from September 9 (Tuesday) to 10 (Wednesday) at Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery.The conference will bring together around 100 high-level experts from national statistical offices, the OECD, the United Nations (UN), academia, and the private sector to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the AI era, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into statistical production processes, and the measurement of the economic and social impacts of AI. Participants will explore the diverse potential of AI in the field of official statistics and the evolving role of national statistical offices.Participating speakers and institutions include: the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Estonia, Norway, Mexico, Israel, Mongolia, the OECD, the United Nations, the European Union (EU), the World Bank, Google, and Naver.This conference is particularly significant in that it is an international event led by Statistics Korea in partnership with the OECD that focuses exclusively on statistics and artificial intelligence as its main theme. Through hosting this conference, Statistics Korea aims to establish itself as a leading institution in advancing the AI agenda within the international statistical community and to actively contribute to the implementation of national policy initiatives for a major AI-driven transformation of government, including the development of statistical metadata.In his opening remarks, Commissioner Hyungjun Ahn stated, “Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the way statistics are produced and used, while at the same time posing new challenges for safeguarding the reliability and transparency of official statistics.” He added, “Through this conference, Statistics Korea will take the lead in international cooperation as a frontrunner in AI and will expand its support for developing countries.”
- No.31
- Date2025-09-09
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Statistics Korea and UNFPA to Host 8th International Symposium on Low Fertility and population Ageing
Statistics Korea, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), hosted the 8th Global Symposium on Low Fertility and Ageing on 26–27 November 2024 in Seoul.The symposium focused on policy responses to low fertility.Approximately 70 experts from over 20 countries, representing academia, governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector, participated.The event aimed to identify key determinants of low fertility and to explore practical and evidence-based policy solutions.Seven thematic sessions addressed parental leave, supporting conditions for young people, childcare services, financial support for childbearing, housing, gender and social norms, and assisted reproductive technologies.Since 2017, the symposium series has served as a global platform for strengthening international cooperation and advancing policy dialogue on low fertility and population ageing.
- No.30
- Date2024-11-26
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2024 - A Decade of Journey in International Labour Migration Statistics
A Decade of Journey in International Labour Migration Statistics: KOSTAT and ILO Led Statistical Capacity Building in the Asia-Pacific RegionStatistics Korea (KOSTAT) Is Hosting the 10th Workshop on International Labour Migration Statistics in Partnership with the ILOStatistics Korea (KOSTAT), led by Commissioner Lee Hyoung Il, is hosting the 10th KOSTAT and ILO Workshop on International Labour Migration Statistics in the Asia and Pacific Region from Monday, September 30 to Wednesday, October 2, 2025 at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery.International labour migration statistics track the scale and characteristics such as gender, age, country of origin, economic status, of workers moving across borders for employment using various data sources. As global labour migration rises, these statistics have become increasingly vital for understanding economic and social impacts and for protecting the rights and welfare of migrant workers.Since signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2015, KOSTAT has held this annual workshop to strengthen the capacity of countries in the Asia-Pacific region to produce reliable labour migration data. Through this forum, the ILO is providing training on international standards, while participating countries share methodologies and practical experiences.Celebrating 10 Years of Collaboration and Achievement2025 marks a significant milestone as the workshop celebrates its 10th anniversary. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, KOSTAT and the ILO sustained their efforts through virtual sessions to ensure the continuous development of statistical capacities in the region.The 10th workshop is being attended by approximately 60 representatives from NSOs, ministries of labor, and ministries of justice from 16 countries, including Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Georgia, and Fiji. Countries such as Fiji, Samoa, and Georgia also sent video messages expressing their gratitude for the long-standing support from KOSTAT and the ILO.In his opening remarks, Commissioner Lee Hyoung Il stated, "I would like to express my gratitude to the Asia-Pacific nations for their dedication to producing international labour migration statistics over the past decade. Building on these achievements, KOSTAT will continue to collaborate with the ILO to take the production of these statistics to the next level."Mr. Rafael Diez de Medina, Director of the ILO Department of Statistics, attended the event in person to commemorate the anniversary. He emphasized in his welcoming speech, "Thanks to KOSTAT’s steadfast support, the number of countries producing international labour migration statistics has expanded significantly, contributing greatly to the establishment of the ILO’s global database." Notably, the number of countries providing data to the KOSTAT-ILO joint database grew from 27 in 2018 to 160 in 2023.Sessions and Knowledge Sharing at the 10th WorkshopThe workshop features 10 general sessions covering topics such as: · the evolution of international labour migration statistics over the past decade · international standards and national experiences in producing statistics for migrant and return workers · measuring recruitment costs for migrant workersParticipants are also visiting the Seoul Regional Statistics Office to observe KOSTAT’s survey methodologies, including the Economically Active Population Survey and the Survey on Immigrants’ Living Conditions and Labour Force, to discuss further improvements in data production. A special 10th-anniversary panel session involving government, labor, management, academia, and international organizations are addressing "Current and Future Data Demands for International Labour Migration and Mobility."Future Plans and New ChallengesSince 2015, KOSTAT and the ILO pursued various initiatives beyond workshops, including developing guidelines, producing video training materials, and creating e-learning courses for measuring recruitment costs.Commissioner Lee added, "In June this year, KOSTAT signed a third MOU with the ILO for the next five years. Moving forward, we plan to expand our cooperation into new areas, such as digital platform employment, and continue our efforts for the advancement of international labour statistics."
- No.29
- Date2024-09-30
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Statistics Korea and UNESCAP Hold Joint Conference on Statistical Data Governance
Statistics Korea (Commissioner Hyoung Il Lee) will jointly host an joint conference with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP*) under the theme “Data Governance and Integration**” from Tuesday, September 10 to Wednesday, September 11 at Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery.* UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific** (Official title) KOSTAT-ESCAP Joint Conference on Data Governance and Integration for Maximum Development ImpactThis conference is the first jointly planned event since Statistics Korea and ESCAP signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in December last year. It is organized to discuss new governance frameworks and data integration approaches that national statistical offices need to establish in order to produce timely and disaggregated statistics in an increasingly complex data production environment driven by rapid technological advances.* Memorandum of Agreement between Statistics Korea of the Republic of Korea and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Regarding the Cooperation in the Field of StatisticsTo this end, around 100 domestic and international experts in statistics and data will attend, including heads and deputy heads of national statistical offices from major Asia-Pacific countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, as well as directors from the OECD and the World Bank, along with representatives from the private sector and academia.* Participants at the head or deputy head level from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Finland, Mongolia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the PhilippinesIn his opening remarks, Commissioner Hyoung Il Lee stated, “National statistical offices face the task of leading the creation of new value by linking and utilizing various data sources, including administrative data and big data, as key actors in data governance.” He added, “I hope that Statistics Korea’s experience in realizing the values of a digital platform government through the establishment of statistical registers and the Statistical Data Hub Platform* will serve as an international best practice and be helpful to other countries.”* A platform that enables anyone to easily search statistical data in a one-stop manner and to link and analyze data in a secure environmentIn her welcome remarks, Lin Yang, Deputy Executive Secretary of ESCAP, expressed her appreciation to Statistics Korea for providing a forum for diverse discussions in the field of data innovation. In his congratulatory address, Stefan Schweinfest, Director of the United Nations Statistics Division, praised Korea for leading global discussions on data governance as a member of the Bureau of the United Nations Statistical Commission and for contributing to the advancement of official statistics in many countries.The conference consists of six sessions, including a keynote speech by Stefaan Verhulst, Co-Founder of The Governance Lab, and will cover cases of data governance and data integration being pursued by countries in the Asia-Pacific region and international organizations, including Korea’s experience in building a Statistical Data Platform, as well as private-sector technologies and legal and institutional issues related to personal data protection.Commissioner Hyoung Il Lee emphasized, “Through this conference, Statistics Korea will lay the foundation for practical cooperation with ESCAP and further solidify its position as a leading country in the Asia-Pacific region in the field of data innovation, including by expanding Official Development Assistance (ODA) to countries in the region.”
- No.28
- Date2024-09-10
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KOSTAT Hosts Global Symposium on population Ageing and Low Fertility with UNFPA
Statistics Korea, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), hosted the 7th Global Symposium on Population Ageing and Low Fertility in Seoul from 30 November to 1 December 2023.The symposium addressed the theme “Preparing for an Ageing Society and the Future of Care.”It was held as part of the ongoing cooperation between the two institutions to address global challenges related to low fertility and population ageing.Approximately 50 participants from government bodies, international organizations, academia, and experts from Korea and abroad attended the event.Statistics Korea highlighted Korea’s historically low total fertility rate and the expected transition to a super-aged society.UNFPA expressed appreciation for Korea’s leadership and reaffirmed its commitment to continued cooperation.The two-day event consisted of six sessions covering a wide range of ageing-related issues, including healthy ageing, care services, workforce, costs, and policy responses.Statistics Korea also shared its work on population structure analysis and the development of key statistical indicators to support ageing and low-fertility policies.
- No.27
- Date2023-11-30
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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.26
- 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.25
- Date2023-09-19
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The 6th KOSTAT-UNFPA Joint Symposium on Low Fertility and population Ageing
Statistics Korea and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) co-hosted the 6th Global Symposium on Ageing and Low Fertility in Seoul from 8 to 10 November 2022.The symposium was held under the theme “Building Demographic Resilience,” focusing on turning population decline from a crisis into an opportunity.The event formed part of the long-term collaboration to address low fertility and population ageing between the two organizations initiated in 2017.The 6th Symposium marked the first in-person event in wo years following the COVID-19 pandemic.Approximately 150 participants attended from more than 30 countries worldwide, including policymakers, senior government officials, representatives of international organizations, and academic experts.Discussions highlighted the importance of formulating evidence-based policies in response to low fertility and population ageing.Statistics Korea presented its efforts to shorten the population projection cycle and develop fertility-related indicator systems.It also shared progress on developing integrated pension statistics by linking administrative data.UNFPA emphasized the importance of institutional arrangements and policies that enable countries to respond flexibly to demographic changes.The three-day symposium consisted of seven thematic sessions.Key topics included human capital, migration, gender equality, and population ageing.Special attention was given to the effective use of data and its linkage to policies to strengthen demographic resilience.The symposium contributed to enhancing global cooperation on policies addressing low fertility and population ageing.
- No.24
- Date2022-11-08
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