The Head of UNPOG was invited to speak at the 12th National Assembly UN SDGs Forum co-hosted by the National Assembly of Republic of Korea and the Korean Association for Supporting SDGs for the UN (ASD) on 5 December 2018. The National Assembly UN SDGs Forum was established in 2014 by 43 representatives from all parties. It is a consultative group of congressional leaders, and the Forum has engaged in diverse congressional activities related to the SDGs including convening regular forums and campaigns for the SDGs.

 

At the Forum, Mr. Chung delivered a special lecture highlighting the role of the National Assembly and the private sector in the implementation and localization of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. The Forum was attended by 70 participants representing the National Assembly, government agencies, the private sector, civil society and academia.