Urban Development Specialist, Seoul Urban Solutions Agency Profile / Bio Profile / Bio As part of ADB’s Urban Sector Group, Kris works to develop innovative urban development solutions that make cities more livable for all city dwellers. Prior to joining ADB, Kris led the Strategic Planning and Partnership team at the Seoul Urban Solutions Agency, working with international organizations including ADB, World Bank and EBRD. Kris handled numerous capacity building, knowledge production/sharing and advisory projects either directly with cities or via partnerships with international organizations. A national of the United States, Kris obtained her education in History at the University of Maryland, followed by a Master of International Affairs with a focus on Urban Policy at Columbia University. Materials Title Date Learning Materials Topics What the heck is Smart City? Experiences from Seoul 7 March, 2019 Slides Urban Development Utilizing Big Data to Solve Urban Issues: The Case of Seoul 29 June, 2017 Slides Governance and Public Sector Management, ICT, Urban Development Seoul’s Smart Urban Solutions 10 May, 2017 Slides Urban Development