# Minister Desmond Lee Attending The 12th World Cities Summit (WCS) Mayors Forum In Seoul, Republic Of Korea, from 24 to 26 September 2023

- **Source:** Ministry of National Development
- **Published:** 2023-09-23T01:00:00.000Z
- **Author:** Ministry of National Development
- **Original:** https://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/view/minister-desmond-lee-attending-the-12th-world-cities-summit-(wcs)-mayors-forum-in-seoul-republic-of-korea-from-24-to-26-september-2023
- **Topics:** Sustainability & PropTech

## Featured rationale

The forum’s emphasis on balancing development, inclusivity and environmental sustainability could inform future urban-planning collaboration, potentially supporting more resilient and liveable property development approaches.

## AI summary

Minister Desmond Lee attended the 12th World Cities Summit Mayors Forum in Seoul from 24 to 26 September 2023, focused on inclusive and resilient urban development.

## Original article

Minister for National Development and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration, Mr Desmond Lee, will visit Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 24 to 26 September 2023, to attend the 12th World Cities Summit Mayors Forum.

2 As the Chair of WCS Mayors Forum, Minister Lee will be delivering the opening and closing addresses and participating in the Forum’s discussion, themed Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Forging an Inclusive and Resilient Future. The discussion is centred on the ensuring inclusivity as cities strive towards urban development and economic success.

3 As part of the programme, Minister Lee will join participants of the Mayors Forum in a visit to the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, which focuses on balancing urban development with environmental sustainability.

4 During his visit to Seoul, Minister Lee will also meet international counterparts to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for collaboration. Minister Lee will be accompanied by Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to the Republic of Korea Eric Teo and officials from the Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Issued by: Ministry of National Development

Date: 23 September 2023

## Chinese translation

> Translation model: grok_cli

### 李智陞部长于2023年9月24日至26日出席在大韩民国首尔举行的第12届世界城市峰会（WCS）市长论坛

国家发展部长兼社会服务统筹部长李智陞先生将于2023年9月24日至26日访问大韩民国首尔，出席第12届世界城市峰会市长论坛。

2 作为世界城市峰会市长论坛主席，李部长将发表开幕及闭幕致辞，并参与论坛讨论，主题为“宜居与可持续城市：共创包容与韧性的未来”。讨论聚焦于城市在追求城市发展与经济成就的同时，如何确保包容性。

3 作为活动安排的一部分，李部长将与市长论坛与会者一同参观首尔建筑与城市双年展，该展聚焦于在城市发展与环境可持续之间取得平衡。

4 在首尔访问期间，李部长亦将与国际对口官员会晤，以加强联系并探讨合作机会。陪同李部长的将有新加坡驻大韩民国大使张亿民，以及国家发展部和外交部官员。

发布机构：国家发展部

日期：2023年9月23日