Ministry of the Interior and Safety Moves to Expand Into the Caucasus With Georgia as a Hub
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According to AI TIMES, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the digital government…
According to AI TIMES, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the digital government sector with Georgia's Ministry of Justice on September 8 and laid the groundwork to spread South Korea's AI and digital government model across the Caucasus by establishing a cooperation center in Tbilisi. The center will operate for 3 years starting in 2026. The agreement is significant in that it goes beyond simple exchanges and turns cooperation into a concrete effort by sending experts to the local market to provide legal and institutional advice and help pilot information systems. This year, priorities will include drawing up an upgrade strategy and roadmap for Georgia's digital government portal, consulting on public AI cases and policies, and inviting public officials for training. The ministry also plans to strengthen support for domestic ICT companies seeking local contracts and expansion. Building on its experience operating existing cooperation centers, the move reflects a broader effort to expand overseas hubs, with Georgia set to serve as the outpost for a new regional expansion.
Perspective
This cooperation shows that South Korea's digital government exports are shifting beyond introducing individual technologies toward a long-term hub model that combines institutional consulting, pilot deployment, and personnel exchanges. In particular, using Georgia as a foothold is meaningful because it is not limited to cooperation with one country, but part of a strategy to spread the model to neighboring regions. For domestic companies as well, it can be read as a trend that increases the likelihood of linking simple introductions to actual business opportunities.
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