South Korea is set to launch innovative pilot projects, deploying advanced AI-based smart city technologies across five key Southeast Asian countries. These initiatives, announced Monday by the land ministry, are strategically designed to address various urban challenges while simultaneously boosting the global expansion efforts of Korean domestic firms in the smart city sector.
Under its 2026 K-City Network program, which actively supports the international application of South Korean smart city projects, the ministry has carefully selected six pivotal projects to be implemented in these five nations.
These ambitious projects include:
- In **Brunei**, an AI-powered smart city platform will be piloted to significantly enhance water management systems and improve disaster response capabilities.
- **Bacoor, Philippines**, will benefit from a state-of-the-art smart traffic management system aimed at optimizing traffic signals and streamlining urban mobility.
- **Vietnam** will see two significant developments: Ho Chi Minh City is set to introduce convenient on-demand transport services, while Can Tho will deploy AI-based smart intersection control systems to significantly improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.
- For **Surin, Thailand**, a specialized safety management solution will be implemented to address concerns related to aging buildings, ensuring greater resident safety.
- Finally, in **Penang, Malaysia**, a new traffic management system will be rolled out, specifically designed to efficiently detect accidents and manage traffic congestion.
