City of Seoul’s “Smart City Platform for Mayor”

As South Korea garnered widespread acclaim for its expedient and effective handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a critical component in this achievement was the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s (SMG) “Smart City Platform for Mayor.” This advanced platform integrates millions of data points from a variety of sources, including Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, playing a pivotal role in the success story. The system’s sophisticated data aggregation and analysis capabilities allowed for prompt responses and informed decision-making during the crisis. We speak with with Sung Joon Cho from Hancom Group to know more about it.

This episode is particularly relevant and instructive for urban planners, city managers, technologists specializing in smart city infrastructure, and policymakers interested in leveraging technology for public health and safety. It provides valuable insights into how digital infrastructure can be harnessed effectively in managing large-scale public services.