Brazilian AI innovator among 17 named honorary citizens of Seoul

Luis Filipe Ferreira Fraga, a Brazilian artificial intelligence (AI) engineer, was among 17 foreign residents from 16 countries named “2025 Honorary Citizens of Seoul,” recognized Wednesday for advancing multicultural understanding and bolstering the city’s global standing. According to the city government, candidates were nominated between March 24 and May 16 through recommendations from embassies, social organizations and the public. The final selection was made after a review by an evaluation committee and approval from the Seoul Metropolitan Council. All of this year’s honorees have lived in Seoul for at least five years, achieving professional success in their respective fields while consistently engaging in community service and international exchange. Ferreira was recognized for his work at a domestic company developing AI-based medical imaging solutions for disease diagnosis. In addition, he has promoted Seoul internationally through media appearances, Portuguese-language education and mentoring for international students. The city explained that being an honorary citizenWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times