Georgia and South Korea have signed an MoU to strengthen digital governance, AI and e-services cooperation. A new Digital Governance Cooperation Centre will support knowledge exchange, capacity building and innovative public-sector solutions, including upgrades to my.gov.ge.
Georgia and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on digital governance, strengthening bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, e-services, cybersecurity and public-sector innovation. The agreement was signed during Georgian Justice Minister Paata Salia’s official visit to South Korea, following discussions with South Korean Minister of the Interior and Safety Yun Ho-jung on accelerating digital transformation.
The partnership will establish a Digital Governance Cooperation Centre designed to facilitate knowledge exchange, expert capacity building, joint workshops, seminars and international forums. The centre is also expected to serve as a regional hub for developing and deploying innovative digital governance solutions.
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The cooperation comes as Georgia seeks to build on its progress in digital government and citizen-facing online services. Under the agreement, the two countries will work on the continued enhancement of Georgia’s unified e-services portal, my.gov.ge, which provides citizens with access to government services through a digital platform.
Artificial intelligence will form a central component of the expanded partnership. During the meeting, Minister Salia highlighted Georgia’s interest in AI-driven democratic governance, with an emphasis on using artificial intelligence to improve access to public services and enable government institutions to respond more efficiently to citizens’ needs.
South Korea, which has developed extensive digital government capabilities, will contribute expertise and experience as both sides deepen cooperation on digital development and AI implementation. Minister Yun said the partnership is intended to generate tangible benefits for citizens in both countries through closer institutional collaboration.
The agreement also covers broader cooperation in digital governance, cyber security and information security. Georgia has identified these areas as important components of its ongoing digital transformation, while South Korea continues to expand its role in developing advanced digital public infrastructure and AI-enabled government services.
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As part of the new cooperation framework, Georgia is scheduled to host a high-level working meeting on artificial intelligence in early October, in collaboration with Korean partners. The meeting is expected to provide an additional platform for discussions on AI applications, digital governance models and technology-driven public administration.
The MoU represents a step toward establishing a longer-term institutional framework for Georgia-South Korea cooperation in emerging technologies. By combining Korean expertise in digital government with Georgia’s existing e-service infrastructure, the partnership aims to accelerate the development of more accessible, responsive and technology-enabled public services.