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Dr Jae-Hwan Park: Driving Global Decision-Making in Cross-Border Data Sharing

6 March 2026

Driving global cross-border data transaction: Dr Jae-Hwan Park’s leadership within the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
Driving global cross-border data transaction: Dr Jae-Hwan Park’s leadership within the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
Bridging national infrastructures: Dr Park leading the strategic dialogue on cross-border data integration between East and Central Asia.
Bridging national infrastructures: Dr Park leading the strategic dialogue on cross-border data integration between East and Central Asia.

On 6 March 2026, Dr Jae-Hwan Park presided as Chair over a high-level technical online forum between the governments of Uzbekistan and South Korea. The session, held under the auspices of UNESCAP, focused on the critical advancement of bilateral data interoperability and digital governance.

Strategic Impact

As the appointed Chair, Dr Park personally mediated the technical and regulatory discourse necessary to facilitate secure and efficient cross-border data sharing between the two nations. This regular leadership role represents a significant milestone in establishing international digital cooperation, marking a transition from theoretical research into the heart of global decision-making and international diplomacy.

Expertise in Data Translation & Interoperability

A central focus of Dr Park’s chairing was the technical context of data translation between disparate national infrastructures. He guided the dialogue through the practical and policy-driven mechanisms required for successful cross-border integration:

  • Inter-governmental Data Interoperability: Establishing the robust technical standards required for seamless information exchange between different governmental systems.
  • Data Format & Translation Arrangements: Designing sophisticated frameworks for automated data mapping and structural alignment, ensuring technical "translation" remains accurate and secure across borders.
  • Analysis Methodologies: Aligning advanced computational methods to derive mutual strategic insights from shared national datasets.
  • Policy & Regulatory Implications: Evaluating the legal protections and data sovereignty requirements essential for maintaining international trust.

Professional Performance & Global Standing

Through these regular sessions, Dr Park provides a critical interface between complex digital systems and national governmental strategy. This sustained performance establishes a significant record of leadership in International Digital Policy, as he contributes directly to the frameworks that will govern the global digital economy for years to come.

Contact:Jae Hwan Park
Email:jae-hwan.park@qmul.ac.uk
People:Jae-Hwan PARK
Research Centre:Research in Engineering and Materials Education