On 29 April 2025, the Korea-ASEAN Digital Academy officially launched its first academy at the Institute of ICT (IICT) in Vientiane, Lao PDR.  

The Korea-ASEAN Digital Academy project aims to develop digital talent and create job-linked opportunities. Over the coming year, approximately 200 students will benefit from these digital and AI-focused education programs, strengthening the country’s digital talent pool and contributing to the growth of Lao PDR’s AI and digital industries.  

 
The Korea-ASEAN Digital Academy is part of the Korea-ASEAN Digital Innovation Flagship (KADIF) project supported by the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF).