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On February 12th, as part of the World Bank Digital Global Practice, a delegation from Madagascar visited Korea for a study visit under the country’s national digital transformation project.
The delegation, composed of 10 representatives including the Minister of Digital Development and Telecommunications, and four World Bank officials explored Korea’s digital strategy, infrastructure development, cybersecurity systems, and public–private cooperation models.

During their visit to K-water headquarters, the delegation learned about Korea’s advanced applications of digital and AI technologies in smart water management. K-water shared best practices and real-world cases on digitalizing water resource management, while the Madagascar delegation introduced their national digitalization initiatives and discussed opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange. The visit provided a meaningful platform to strengthen partnerships and support Madagascar’s journey toward a more resilient and digitally empowered future.

Sharing K-water's Water Management Technology with the Republic of South Sudan.

[포토] 수자원공사, 남수단 대표단에 K-물관리 기술 선봬 - 충남일보

Improving Water Management Capacity in the Republic of South Sudan

K-water expands Africa water cooperation with South Sudan Korea Water Resources Corporation, also known as K-water, said Thursday that it has signed an agreement with South Sudan’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science

Happy New Year from K-water Academy 🎉

Wishing our global alumni a year filled with connection, learning, and growth.

We are also pleased to welcome our new General Manager, who brings valuable experience in international training.

Together, let’s continue strengthening our global water partnership in 2026.

Thank you for being part of the K-water Academy global community. Let’s stay connected! 🌍

We are pleased to share with you the fourth edition of our K-water Academy Webzine (December 2025)!

This issue explores how global climate action and Korea’s policies are shaping the future of water — and how K-water is responding with innovation, collaboration, and capacity building.

📌 In our fourth K-water Academy Webzine – December 2025 Edition, we cover:

🌏 Global & Korean climate policy trends (COP → K-GX)
🌏 Why climate implementation matters for water security
🌏 K-water’s SHINE framework & 20 future water technologies
🌏 Highlights from this year’s K-water Academy programs

➡️ Check out this month’s K-water Academy Webzine
(PDF via link & image version in the slides below 😊)
https://www.kwater.or.kr/edu/wq/index_eng.jsp?w2xPath=/edu/ui/index_eng.xml&menuId=EDOEN03010000

K-water Academy had a 1-day study visit program for 15 Yeungnam University International students on December 11th.
K-water designed the one-day program on water management, which included lectures and study visits to K-water's facilities such as Daecheong Multipurpose Dam and IWRM Center.
Through the study visit program, students were able to learn more about K-water's roles in water resources development and management in Korea. Also, it was a good chance to build a close relationship with students from Yeungnam University who are interested in water resources management.
We wish everyone the best of luck with their studies and hope to see them again in the near future!

From December 8 to 19, 2025, K-water Academy successfully concluded the third and final batch of the Training on Smart Water Management Options for the City of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, marking the completion of this invitational training program under the ongoing Technical Assistance (TA) project in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Building on the strong foundation established during the first and second batches, the final program focused on consolidating knowledge, deepening practical application, and reinforcing strategic perspectives for smart urban water management. Participants engaged in an intensive and practice-oriented curriculum designed to translate learning into actionable insights for implementation in Rawalpindi.
The training covered advanced applications of smart water network management, non-revenue water (NRW) reduction strategies, and pipeline asset management, complemented by hands-on exercises, case studies, and field visits to K-water facilities. Through interactive workshops and expert-led discussions, participants had the opportunity to reflect on lessons learned across all three batches, address operational challenges, and explore sustainable solutions tailored to local conditions.
The successful completion of the third batch represents a culminating milestone of this capacity-building initiative, equipping water sector professionals with enhanced technical and managerial competencies to support sustainable urban water services in Rawalpindi. It also underscores the strength of collaboration among K-water Academy, ADB, and Pakistani water institutions, and reaffirms K-water’s commitment to advancing global water sustainability through long-term international partnership and knowledge sharing.

Scaling What Works in Digital Water💧
How can water utilities around the world innovate, become more efficient, and better serve growing cities? This new World Bank blog highlights the power of digital transformation in the water sector — and showcases K-water as a global leader in AI-enabled operations and knowledge sharing.

Dive into how countries are learning from proven digital solutions and scaling them for impact

Scaling Water Utility Transformation with Global Knowledge Global learning partnerships that share innovate digital solutions can scale water and sanitation utility transformation across the globe.

From November 22 to December 3, 2025, K-water Academy successfully completed the second batch of the Training on Smart Water Management Options for the city of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. This program is part of the ongoing technical assistance (TA) project in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and follows the successful delivery of the first batch held in September.

This second batch brought together 11 participants—10 officials from PICIIP, PWASA, and R-WASA, along with 1 representative from ADB Pakistan—further expanding the group of professionals benefiting from this capacity-building initiative. Building on the needs identified during the on-site assessment earlier in the year, K-water Academy once again provided a customized and practice-oriented curriculum that combined theoretical sessions, case studies, hands-on exercises, and field visits.

Participants explored K-water’s advanced smart water network management systems, strategies for reducing non-revenue water (NRW), and practical methods for pipeline network management and leakage detection. Interactive workshops with K-water experts facilitated meaningful exchanges on sector challenges and potential avenues for future cooperation.

The completion of the second batch marks another significant milestone in strengthening technical and managerial capacity for urban water management in Rawalpindi. It also reinforces the growing partnership between Korea and Pakistan in the field of smart water solutions. K-water Academy remains committed to promoting global water sustainability through continued international collaboration and knowledge sharing.

K-water Academy successfully completed the Capacity Building Program on the Smart Water Management Project for Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, held from November 16–22, 2025 in Korea.

A total of 10 officials from the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) and the Aparri Water District (AWD) participated in the 7-day program. The training focused on enhancing smart water management capabilities—especially old pipe replacement, non-revenue water (NRW) reduction, and advanced water network operation.

Participants engaged in in-depth lectures on Korea’s best practices in water distribution system management and joined field visits to Seosan Regional Branch and Cheongju Water Treatment Plant, gaining hands-on insights into efficient and sustainable water operations.

This program is part of the ongoing Smart Water Management Project for Aparri (2022–2026), funded by Korea’s Ministry of Environment and implemented by K-water, aimed at improving NRW performance through system upgrades and pipeline rehabilitation.

We look forward to continued cooperation and shared progress as we move toward smarter and more resilient water services in Aparri!