SEOUL, August 21. /Dunyo IA/. Leading South Korean publication “Global Korea Post” has published an article focusing on the scale of the Uzbekistan–South Korea partnership in the digital economy and high-technology sectors, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

The publication emphasizes that cooperation between Uzbekistan and South Korea encompasses telecommunications, e-government infrastructure, artificial intelligence, healthcare and education. It notes that bilateral cooperation is built on infrastructure projects that are already operational and successfully implemented, providing a solid foundation for the digital future of the entire region.

The publication highlights key areas of joint cooperation, ranging from equipment supplies and the establishment of national data centers with the support of the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) to the localization of optical-fibre cable production. Particular attention is given to the rapid growth in the number of Korean-capital companies operating at IT Park Uzbekistan, the increase in digital services exports to the Korean market, and the development of educational initiatives involving leading universities and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

The article quotes the Minister of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan Sherzod Shermatov, who emphasized the strategic nature of the partnership, South Korea’s substantial investments in joint projects, and plans to further deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital government.

In conclusion, the publication notes that Uzbekistan is steadily strengthening its position as a regional digital hub in Central Asia, while the successful experience of technological cooperation with South Korea opens new opportunities for scaling advanced solutions across the region.