Minister Kharel Says Visit to Seoul’s AI Smart City Center Provides New Energy for AI Development in Nepal

Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, who is currently in Seoul to participate in the 11th Global ICT Leadership Forum, has said that the visit has provided fresh motivation and energy to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) development in Nepal.

After observing the Seoul AI Smart City Center, Minister Kharel noted that the Korean model of AI-driven urban development offers important insights for Nepal. He stated that AI will play a crucial role in steering the country toward prosperity through the effective use of information technology.

According to the Minister’s private secretariat, he was briefed on the center’s operations and activities, after which he remarked, “The knowledge gained from Korea’s AI Smart City Center will help us strengthen Nepal’s recently established AI Center. It will significantly contribute to enhancing its capabilities.”

Minister Kharel further expressed his commitment to making Nepal’s AI Center more effective. He also held discussions with experts on AI-related opportunities, its potential use in nation-building, and future prospects.

He said the Global ICT Leadership Forum has been highly productive and meaningful for Nepal’s broader goals of Digital Nepal and Digital Transformation, adding that the experience will support Nepal’s next steps in adopting and expanding AI technologies.