(Unofficial translation)
30 April 2024
Excellency,
It was an honor to meet you in Seoul last March and discuss matters within the field of
digital government between our two countries.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea and the United Nations
are co-hosting the 2024 United Nations Public Service Forum from 24 to 26 June at
Songdo Convensia in Incheon, Korea. This esteemed international event will gather key
stakeholders from over 100 countries, including UN members state governments and
international organizations.
The UN Public Service Forum is the most prestigious international event in the public
service sector. In commemoration of ‘UN Public Service Day (23 June)’, participants will
celebrate and share best practices in public service and explore its role in achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This year’s Forum will be held under the theme ‘Fostering Innovation amid Giobal
Challenges: a Public Sector Perspective’.
The world is currently facing unprecedented complex crises driven by rapid advancements
in artificial intelligence (Al), significant climate change, and other giobal challenges. The
Forum hopes to provide a platform for in-depth discussions on the innovative role of the
public sector in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals amidst such crises.
1 cordially invite you to the 2024 UN Public Service Forum. Your wisdom and experience
would be greatly valued at this upcoming international platform of discussion and
collaboration, where we hope to foster innovation and transformation within the public
service sector.
Thank you.
Lee Sang-min
Minister
Ministry of the Interior and Safety
Republic of Korea 7Lf. 95 2024