On August 7, the Nagoya University Graduate School of Law hosted the workshop “Navigating the Digital Society: Legal Challenges and Policy Innovations in a Global Context”, co-organized by the University of Suwon, College of Economics and Business Administration.

The program opened with welcoming remarks by Professor Dai Yokomizo (Nagoya University), followed by a keynote address from Dr. Robert Pasicko (UNDP, Alternative Finance Lab Team Leader) on the “Use of AI and Blockchain by the United Nations in Development.”

Subsequent sessions offered diverse perspectives on the digital society, including:

• Dr. Jiseong Kim (University of Suwon) on “Digitalizing Migrant Labor Governance: Rethinking Development Cooperation through Local Innovation in East Asia”
• Dr. Soo-hyun Lee (UNDP Global Policy Network Specialist / University of Suwon) on “International Investment Law of Digital States: The Case of Tuvalu”
• Professor Dai Yokomizo (Nagoya University) on “Cryptocurrencies and Conflict of Laws”

The workshop concluded with closing remarks from Associate Professor Davronbek Ubaydullaev (Nagoya University of Economics), highlighting the importance of continued cross-border dialogue and interdisciplinary research in navigating the challenges and opportunities of the digital era.

This collaborative event fostered insightful discussions and strengthened academic ties between Japan and Korea, with contributions from international organizations and experts at the forefront of digital transformation.

The workshop, financially supported by the Shinnippon-Hoki Foundation, attracted students, scholars, and practitioners interested in digital governance, technology law, international cooperation, and sustainable policy innovation.