UPCOMING EVENT
August 2026 — Pohang, Republic of Korea
NEWS & EVENTS
Pohang is advancing toward a global city through Wise Town — connecting local identity with global cooperation.
The Wise Town Pohang Declaration Ceremony officially presents this shared vision and marks the starting point for future projects, including the "Re:crossing Yukgeori" demonstration, international research, and global city forums.
Centered at Handong Global University, it aims to build a global urban living lab and transform Pohang's historic downtown into a leading hub for future city innovation.
A declaration that Pohang's future begins not with uniformity, but with wisdom — rooted in place, open to the world.
FEATURED EVENT
Toward a Gyeongbuk East Coast Global Urban Network
Pohang is advancing its transformation into a global city through the Wise Town framework — connecting local identity with international cooperation.
This ceremony marks the official establishment of Wise Town Pohang, bringing together city officials, university leadership, research teams, and local stakeholders to declare a shared vision.
It is not simply a ceremony — it is the starting point of a living urban experiment, linking the "Re:crossing Yukgeori" demonstration, international research, and global city forums.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Past events and initiatives from the Wise Town network.
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For partnership inquiries, academic collaboration, Wise Town Labs, institutional participation, or to learn more about Wise Town Pohang and our international network, please reach out to us.
During the incubation phase, Fondazione MEDES serves as the temporary operational base and practical juridical reference point of the Wise Town Network.
This role supports the launch and early development of the Network and does not imply ownership or permanent governance of the Wise Town Framework.