[Photo] 8th Asia Future Forum opens in Seoul

The 8th Asia Future Forum, sponsored by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry and organized by the Hankyoreh, opened on Nov. 15 at the Chamber’s headquarters in the Jung District of Seoul. This year’s theme is the “Future of Work: Towards a New Social Contract,” with forum participants discussing the changing nature of work due to new technical developments in a wide range of areas, including automation, AI, and robotics. The two-day conference will also look at issues including working hours, work-life balance, and the question of providing a basic income. (by Kim Seong-gwang, staff photographer)