Korea-Georgia Digital Finance Cooperation Forum: “Open Banking and Open Finance in Korea and Georgia”

Financial innovation becomes meaningful when it solves real everyday challenges. The Korea-Georgia Digital Finance Cooperation Forum offers accessible real-world examples how open API ecosystem and digital payment frameworks are revolutionizing the financial landscape in Korea and Georgia.

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Korea-Georgia Digital Finance Cooperation Forum: “Open Banking and Open Finance in Korea and Georgia”

16:00-16:10 Welcome Remarks

H.E Hyon Du Kim Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Georgia
Prof. Nino Doborjginidze Rector of Ilia State University

16:10–17:05 Expert Presentations

Ms. Young jin Kim (Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearings Institute, Korea)

Mr. Kwang Seok Choi (Korea Credit Information Services, Korea) (15min)

Mr. Varlam Ebanoidze (NBG, Georgia) (15min)

Mr. Aleksi Khoroshvili (Silk Bank, Georgia) – Mr. Papuna Lezhava (Keepz.me, Georgia)

17:15–17:35Panel Discussion

Moderator: Young jin Kim – Discussants:

Mr. Kwang Seok Choi (Korea Credit Information Services, Korea)

Mr. Varlam Ebanoidze (NBG, Georgia)

Mr. Aleksi Khoroshvili (Silk Bank, Georgia)

Mr. Papuna Lezhava (Keepz.me, Georgia)

17:35–17:50 Q&A

All participants

17:50–18:00 Networking Reception (Light Refreshments)

Hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Time: 16:00