The orientation for newly admitted Master’s degree students under the ASEAN Smart-City Professional Programme was held on 1 September 2025 at Seoul National University (SNU), one of the most prestigious universities in Korea. This programme is supported by the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF) as part of the “Capacity Building Project for Data-driven Smart City Planning”.

Implemented by the Global R&DB Centre at SNU since 2023, the project aims to support 40 government officials and experts from across ASEAN Member States in the field of smart cities.

For the Fall 2025 semester, 15 master’s students from ASEAN Member States have embarked on their two-year academic journey. This programme will provide them with the opportunity to combine their practical expertise with new knowledge and ideas, contributing to advancing smart city development in the region.