ASEAN-Korea Centre hosts talks, workshop on ESG and AI collaboration

The ASEAN-Korea Centre kicked off the two-day "ASEAN-Korea Sustainable Innovation Talks" and workshop in Seoul, Thursday, bringing together around 100 experts, companies and policymakers from across ASEAN and South Korea to advance cooperation on environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices through the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

In his opening remarks, Secretary General Kim Jae-shin welcomed participants and stressed the importance of pairing sustainability with digital innovation.

“Amid rapid technological innovation, I am confident that ASEAN and Korea can leverage sustainability and AI as mutually reinforcing forces, driving responsible innovation, fostering inclusive growth and creating long-term value and a prosperous tomorrow,” Kim said. He thanked partners, including Yonsei University’s Digital Trade Research Center and the ASEAN Innovation Business Platform, for supporting the initiative, and emphasized the centre’s ongoing efforts to deepen ESG cooperation.