Uzbekistan and South Korea expand cooperation in the fight against drugs

Uzbekistan and South Korea boost cooperation in drug control

Representatives of government agencies, as well as research and educational institutions of Uzbekistan, took part in an international seminar on drug control, which was held from October 11 to 24 in Seoul, Seongnam, and Incheon. This was reported by the Research Institute of Criminology of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The seminar was organized within the framework of the project "Enhancing the Capacity of Government Officials in National Drug Control in Uzbekistan," designed for 2026–2028. The initiative is being implemented by the Research Institute of Criminology of Uzbekistan jointly with the Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice (KICJ) with the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

Fifteen representatives of government agencies and research and educational institutions took part in the two-week program.

The event was organized by KICJ with the support of KOICA.

Participants learned about South Korea's approaches to developing state policy in combating drug addiction and interagency cooperation. Specific sessions were dedicated to the application of artificial intelligence, big data analysis, and the use of mobile X-ray equipment in the work of customs authorities and the Coast Guard.

The program also included issues related to detecting new psychoactive substances and conducting forensic chemical examinations, as well as combating drug trafficking via the internet.

In addition, representatives of Uzbekistan and South Korea exchanged experience in the field of treatment and rehabilitation of people with drug addiction, as well as their reintegration into society.

According to the Research Institute of Criminology, the project is designed to promote the development of scientific and practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and South Korea in the field of criminology and combating drug addiction.