Mayor Choi Daeh-ho expressed hope on September 1 that "Anyang's advanced urban management technology and smart administrative capabilities will provide practical assistance in solving issues faced by cities abroad."
On that afternoon, Mayor Choi noted that a delegation from the Cambodian Ministry of Interior, led by Secretary of State Touch Visalsok, visited the Anyang Smart City Integrated Center.
Choi's experience in smart city operations and his use of advanced information and communication technology (ICT) have garnered attention internationally.
This visit was prompted by a request from the Cambodian government to benchmark Anyang's exemplary smart city operations, according to Mayor Choi.
The Cambodian delegation received an overview of the center's operations and toured key facilities to observe the smart city policies and practical administrative applications implemented by Anyang.
Notably, the delegation was particularly interested in the 'digital twin' urban management system developed in collaboration with local company Naviworks.
Digital twin technology creates a three-dimensional virtual representation of a real city, allowing for the analysis and proactive response to various situations that may arise in the actual urban environment.
Using this technology, the city predicts flood-prone areas during heavy rainfall and analyzes traffic flow and congestion factors during peak commuting hours, enabling proactive responses to urban challenges in disaster, safety, and traffic management.
This proactive approach to smart administration, which utilizes data and advanced technology to anticipate risks and ensure citizen safety, has captured the interest of the Cambodian delegation.
After observing the operations, Secretary Touch Visalsok remarked, "I was deeply impressed by Anyang's smart administrative system, which uses three-dimensional virtual spaces to predict and prepare for urban issues. I hope that Anyang's advanced operational experience and IT capabilities will serve as an excellent model for Cambodia's urban development and safety system."
Mayor Choi aims to use this visit to share Anyang's smart city policies with cities abroad and to further expand international cooperation.
Local citizens have responded positively to the Cambodian delegation's visit to the Smart City Integrated Center.
Residents noted that the smart city system established in Anyang is not merely a showcase of advanced technology but is actively used to predict and respond to issues directly affecting citizens, such as flooding and traffic.
One citizen stated, "I feel a sense of pride as an Anyang resident knowing that the system built for citizen safety is recognized enough to be benchmarked by foreign governments."
Another citizen expressed, "It is encouraging that technology used in our daily lives is being evaluated as a good example abroad. I hope the smart city continues to evolve in ways that enhance citizen safety and convenience rather than remaining just a grand slogan."
Meanwhile, Mayor Choi Daeh-ho reiterated, "I hope that Anyang's advanced urban management technology and smart administrative capabilities will provide practical assistance in solving issues faced by cities abroad." He added, "We will continue to engage with cities around the world and expand international cooperation."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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