Success of e-Government in Building and Developing Smart Cities in South Korea

Research Proposal: Success of Smart Cities in South Korea with Examples of Songdo and Sejong

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Advancements in technology and rapid urbanisation characterise the modern world. Amid this backdrop, smart cities have become instrumental in modelling the future of living in cities. South Korea is at the forefront of implementing smart cities, with Sejong and Songdo incorporating significant and contemporary technology into their infrastructure. This research examines whether smart cities in South Korea succeeded, focusing on Sejong and Songdo. It examines the complex relationship between urban planning approaches, technological innovations, and views of businesses, citizens, and civil servants. The research aims to help understand the factors contributing to the success or failure of smart cities, specifically in South Korea, through integrating mixed-methods techniques that entail a comprehensive literature review, surveys, and interviews. The study recommends effective ways to promote smart city initiatives, bringing urban development into reality.

Research Questions

1 How successful have Songdo and Sejong been as smart cities in South Korea?

2 What makes smart city efforts in these metropolitan centres successful or unsuccessful?

3 How do residents, civil servants, and businesses view the benefits and disadvantages of smart cities like Songdo and Sejong?

Summary of Aims and Objectives

This study critically evaluates smart cities in South Korea, focusing on Songdo and Sejong. Such requires thoroughly investigating these cities' technology infrastructure and urban planning. The research seeks to determine the main elements affecting smart city initiatives in South Korea. This research has various distinct objectives to achieve this. It thoroughly examines Songdo and Sejong's technological infrastructure and urban development techniques. Also, the study evaluates citizen, civil servant, and corporate satisfaction in smart cities. Moreover, it looks at other issues that hinder smart technology deployment and maintenance in these cities. In this vein, the study offers practical suggestions to enhance smart city projects in South Korea. The study intends to shed light on smart urban development dynamics in South Korea and contribute to global discourse on the subject matter.

Literature Review

In order to understand global urban development, especially as it takes place in South Korea, literature on smart cities provides a robust framework. According to Shin et al. (2021, p.2), a smart city cannot come to fruition without integrating technology infrastructure. Urban data management and linkage necessitate robust ICT frameworks. In their work, Agbali et al. (2019, pp.315-317) demonstrate various technical interventions that constitute the ecosystem of a smart city, such as smart city apps and platforms. Mohammadian and Rezaie (2020, p.2) argue that modern smart cities adopt new concepts that emphasise satisfaction and sustainability to establish