Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Representatives of Uzbekistan’s government agencies and academic institutions took part in an international seminar on drug control held in Seoul, Seongnam and Incheon from 11 to 24 October, the Research Institute of Criminology of Uzbekistan reported.
The seminar was held as part of the 2026–2028 project “Strengthening the Capacity of Government Officials in National Drug Control in Uzbekistan”. The initiative is being implemented by Uzbekistan’s Research Institute of Criminology in cooperation with the Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice (KICJ), with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
The two-week programme brought together 15 representatives of government agencies and academic institutions. It was organised by KICJ with KOICA’s support.
Participants examined South Korea’s approaches to developing national drug policy and promoting interagency cooperation. Sessions also covered the use of artificial intelligence and big data analytics, as well as mobile X-ray equipment in the work of customs authorities and the Coast Guard.
The programme also addressed the detection of new psychoactive substances, forensic chemical analysis and efforts to combat the online distribution of drugs.
Representatives of Uzbekistan and South Korea also exchanged experience in treating and rehabilitating people with drug dependence and supporting their reintegration into society.
According to Uzbekistan’s Research Institute of Criminology, the project is intended to promote scientific and practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and South Korea in criminology and efforts to combat drug addiction.
