Geopolitics of ICT Standardisation with a focus on the Republic of Korea

The StandICT.eu Standards Training Academy in collaboration with INSTAR will host a webinar diving into the Republic of Korea's standardisation strategies in ICT on 15 April 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 CEST (16:00 – 17:30 Korea Standard Time).

Since decades, the Republic of Korea has become a well-established and strong actor in international standardisation, particularly in ICT, which is impressively endorsed the patent applications of its well-known multinationals, but also their declared standard-essential patents.

This webinar intends to get an update of the Republic of Korea ICT standardisation strategy and activities in general, followed by a closer look at its activities in ICT.

Based on this background, the first part will explore the opportunities and challenges faced by the Republic of Korea  and its actors in international standardisation, also considering current geopolitical tensions.

The discussion will then focus on the implications for the EU, identifying opportunities for further collaboration, joint efforts for mutual benefit, and addressing global challenges.

SLIDES 

Agenda

• 9:00 Intro into standardisation and geopolitics with a focus on technological sovereignty
  Knut Blind (Fraunhofer ISI & TU Berlin)
  Kihun KIM (TTA)
   
• 9:15 Strategic plan of ICT standardisation
  Kyoung Seok Oh /TTA
   
• 9.45 Implications of the geopolitical competition between China and the U.S./EU for the Republic of Korea 
  Mi-jin Kim, Yonsei University
• 10.15 Discussion moderated by Knut Blind
  TBC
   
• 10:30 Conclusion
  Knut Blind (Fraunhofer ISI & TU Berlin)