OVERVIEW
Statistics Korea (KOSTAT), the International Labour Organization (ILO), within the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
signed between the two organizations, are organizing the 1st International Symposium on the Modernization of Labour Statistics. Please refer to the information below for participation.
Date
23th(Tue) September–25rd(Thu) September 2025
Venue
HOTEL NARU SEOUL -MGALLERY, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Host
Statistics Korea (KOSTAT), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Accommodation
HOTEL NARU SEOUL - MGALLERY, Seoul, Republic of Korea
PROGRAM
The 1st KOSTAT-ILO International Symposium on the Modernization of Labour Statistics
| Day 1 Tuesday, 23 September 2025 |
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| Time | Contents |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Registration |
| 10:00 – 10:30 (30m) |
Opening Ceremony
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| 10:30 – 10:40 | Group Photo |
| 10:40 – 12:00 (80m) |
Keynote Panel Discussion
Evolving data needs in the world of work and the future of surveys in official labour statistics
Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A (20 min) |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Welcome Luncheon |
| 13:30 – 14:50 (80m) |
Session 1: Addressing challenges in survey participation and data quality
Moderated Discussion and Q&A (20 min) |
| 14:50 – 15:30 | Coffee Break |
| 15:30 – 16:50 (80m) |
Session 2: Survey modularization and integration for work statistics
Moderated Discussion and Q&A (20 min) |
| 16:50 – 17:30 | Coffee Break |
| 18:00 | Welcome Dinner |
| Day 2 Wednesday, 24 September 2025 |
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|---|---|
| Time | Contents |
| 09:20 – 10:40 (80m) |
Session 3: Administrative and survey data integration for work statistics
Moderated Discussion and Q&A (20 min) |
| 10:40 – 10:50 | Coffee Break |
| 10:50 – 12:00 (70m) |
Session 4: Data governance for survey and administrative data interoperability
Moderated Discussion and Q&A (20 min) |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Luncheon |
| 13:30 – 14:50 (80m) |
Session 5: The role of AI in improving survey processes and outputs
Moderated Discussion and Q&A (10 min) |
| 14:50 – 15:10 | Coffee Break |
| 15:10 – 16:40 (80m) |
Session 6: New communication products and approaches for work statistics
Moderated Discussion and Q&A (20 min) |
| 16:40 – 17:00 | Coffee Break |
| 17:00 – 17:15 (15m) |
Closing Ceremony
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| 18:00 – 19:30 | Farewell Dinner |
| Day 3 Thursday, 25 September 2025 |
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|---|---|
| Time | Contents |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Field Trip |
Registration for the ILMS Workshop
Below is the registration form for the two nominated individuals from each participant countries. Please click on the button below and fill out the required information. The form needs to be submitted by Friday, 12th September 2025. For any further inquiries or questions, please kindly contact Ms. Lia BAE (kostat.ilo2024@gmail.com) with a copy to Ms. Elisa BENES (benes@ilo.org) and Mr. Younyoung PARK (younyoungp@gmail.com).
VENUE
HOTEL NARU SEOUL
MGALLERY
Seoul, Republic of Korea
TEL : +82 (0)2 6410 1000
Address : 8 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04176
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