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When we held the SIX Summer School, the concept of social innovation was still very unfamiliar to many people in Korea. The SIX Summer School in Seoul provided a platform for social innovators in Korea to come together, inspire each other and collaborate to initiate more innovation thinking in more diverse fields. It served as a catalyst for expanding the range of the social innovation field in Korea.<\/strong><\/p>Wonsoon Park, Mayor of Seoul (2011-2020)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Theme and context<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are more people living in cities than ever, and the cities we live in are growing rapidly. The Mayors of the world\u2019s 25 largest cities are now responsible for more people than most national prime ministers. The sustainability and resilience of our cities are therefore increasingly at the centre of the agenda of governments, policy makers, NGOs and corporations responsible for urban development. 

City leaders and urban planners all over the world are challenged with reshaping cities to make them thrive. How can we ensure social sustainability is at the heart of cities of the future? What role do communities, urban designers and technology leaders have to play in creating more liveable cities and communities? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the event<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For three and a half days in Seoul participants from all over the world were hosted by Mayor Won Soon Park, to examine how cities can better harness the energy, knowledge and creativity of their inhabitants to ensure social sustainability.

The event drew together the best examples of city innovations from around the world, and enabled participants to learn from each other, while examining issues including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n