Time: Profile of Seoul ubiquitous and e-government systems
2009/08/20 12:52
Time Magazine took a short look at how Seoul is implementing ubiquitous and e-government systems in the city:
Seoul over the past decade has become a hotbed of early adopters, and global powerhouses from Microsoft to Cisco Systems to Nokia use it as a laboratory. The level of connectivity provided by the city's electronic infrastructure means "ubiquitous life" has become an inescapable catchphrase in Seoul. "Almost all new apartment complexes now advertise home networks and ubiquitous-life features…
Futurize Korea: Seoul joins Cisco's green technology initiative (February 27, 2008)
Both the Seoul City and Korean governments are providing strong suport for "green" initiatives to help local companies developing the technologies along with the environmental benefits.
Korea Times: Korea to Save Power Through Smart Grid:
Korea has unveiled an ambitious plan to be the world's first country to convert its electricity network into ``smart grids'' that will greatly contribute to energy conservation as well as the creation of jobs and new revenue.
Korea Times: Ubiquitous Sensor Network Sought:
South Korea is planning to combine its weather and climate monitoring stations and other individual sensors under a network based on Internet protocol (IP), government officials said Tuesday.
