The Center for Digital Literacy (CDL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering Digital Hongik Ingan—responsible digital citizens who contribute to the greater good in the era of digital transformation.

Establishment Idea

Technological advancements have continuously reshaped human society and daily life. Agricultural innovations enabled population growth, industrial technology drove mass production and economic expansion, and now, AI-driven digital technologies are bringing unprecedented changes. As these technologies evolve, the value of human labor is being redefined—some jobs may disappear, but new opportunities will also emerge.

Those who can adapt, leverage, and apply digital tools wisely will create opportunities within this transformation and collaborate productively alongside AI. Conversely, those unable to navigate the digital landscape may find themselves struggling in an era of rapid change. History has shown that those who embrace innovation unlock new possibilities, while those who resist it often face challenges.

Education must play a critical role in ensuring that more people can access these opportunities. Despite significant efforts to advance education, traditional approaches often struggle to keep pace with the rapid evolution of digital and AI technologies. Recognizing this gap, the Center for Digital Literacy (CDL) was established as a nonprofit educational organization committed to bridging it.

CDL’s mission is to cultivate individuals with the digital fluency and ethical awareness needed in this era of transformation. By equipping people with the necessary skills and mindset, CDL empowers individuals to lead better lives and contribute to building a more inclusive and forward-thinking society.

Mission & Vision

Core Value

Areas of Focus

We strive to bridge social inequalities, enrich lives, and close the gap between technological change and individual capabilities, fostering a more inclusive and progressive society.

History

2025

• Hosted the 'AI Camp for Families' in collaboration with Hwaseong City Hall

• Received the Presidential Citation at the 38th Information Culture Month Ceremony

• Received the Ministerial Citation from the Ministry of Science and ICT at the 38th Information Culture Month Ceremony

• Hosted a Parent Education Lecture: “Wise Digital Life for Our Children”

• Conducted On-Site AI and Digital Competency Training with the Gangdong Songpa Office of Education

• Operated an AI and Digital-Based Drug Misuse Prevention Program with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education

• Conducted an eSports Literacy Education Program in collaboration with T1 

• Selected as the official operator for the “AI Magic School” Program in Seocho District

• Provided AI literacy training for middle-aged and senior citizens in Hwaseong Special City

• Hosted the 2024 Youth-Selected Best YouTube Awards Ceremony

2024

• Developed a Cyberbullying Prevention Program Using YouTube in collaboration with Google Korea

• Developed an AI Literacy Education Program in partnership with Meta Singapore

• Organized the 2024 International Metaverse Conference with the Ministry of Science and ICT

• Launched the "Hit Pause" Campaign 2024 in collaboration with Google Korea

• Operated an AI and Digital-Based Drug Misuse Prevention Program with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education

• Organized the Global Youth Peacemaker(GYP) Program

• Selected as the official operator for the "Visiting School Consulting Project" by the Ministry of Education & Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity

• Selected as the official operator for the "Digital Avengers Program" in Seocho District

• Signed an MOU with Hwaseong City and collaborated on the AI City Vision Proclamation

• Hosted the Future Education Conference on Virtual Convergence Technologies in partnership with Meta Korea

• Conducted VR·AR Teacher Training Programs with Meta Korea

• Hosted Digital Literacy Conference 2024 under the theme "From the Media Era to the Content Era!"

• Hosted the 2023 Youth-Selected Best YouTube Awards Ceremony

2023

• Hosted the "Metaverse Ethics Symposium" with the Ministry of Science and ICT

• Conducted the "Hit Pause" Campaign 2023 with Google Korea

• Hosted the 2023 Future Education Seminar for Parents

• Signed an MOU with T1

• Signed an MOU with the Seoul Media Center

• Signed a research contract with the Ministry of Science and ICT for the Metaverse Code of Ethics and Practical Guidelines

• Signed a partnership agreement with Unity Korea

• Operated the Freshman Pre-University Metaverse Program at Yonsei University Future Campus

• Signed an MOU with Seoul Institute of the Arts

• Hosted the 2023 Meta Vision Summit

• Hosted the 2022 Youth-Selected Best YouTube Awards Ceremony

2022

• Hosted "Digital Literacy Conference 2022" with the theme "Digital Well-Being: Are You Okay?"

• Operated the Freshman Pre-University Metaverse Program at Yonsei University Future Campus

• Provided digital literacy remote training for Daesang Group and AK Group

• Conducted teacher sabbatical training at the Seoul Education Training Institute

• Organized the Global Youth Peacemaker Program, connecting Democracy Prep students in New York with Korean students

• Conducted a customized digital device education program with Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education

• Established the Digital Literacy Parent Volunteer Group

• Conducted a study on the educational effects of smart device-based learning with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education

• Operated the Metaverse Platform for the 2022 Korean Physical Society Spring Conference

• Managed the Metaverse Platform for NEUTRINO 2022 Seoul

• Signed an MOU with NHN Edu

2021

• Signed a MOU with Korean Cultural Centre in Poland, delivering digital culture and arts education

• Signed MOU with Woosong University

• Signed a training for teachers in academic year with Seoul Education and Training Institute

• Provided distance learning training in digital literacy for Daesang Group, AK Group and Samsung SDS

• Distance training in digital literacy for local government human resource development centre officials

• Distance training in digital literacy for employees of local public enterprises by Local Public Enterprise Evaluation Institute

• Digital literacy workshop for students and professors of Yonsei University, Korea University, Dongguk University, Sangmyung University and Kyunghee University

• Signing a MOU with Daegu International High School and conducting digital literacy training courses

• Research on 'Digital Literacy Framework for Teachers' with Daegu Future Education Research Institute

• Signing a MOU with Soongsil University's Spartan SW Education Centre to develop digital education content

• 2020 Youth, Teacher's Choice YouTube Channel Awards 'Digital Literacy Conference 2021 - Sharing knowledge on the shoulders of giants'

2020

• Signed a MOU with the National Library of Korea and developed digital educational content

• Google Art&Culture's Ungno Lee Museum study guide project

• Signed MOU with Gwangju Lifelong Education Promotion Agency and developed digital educational content

• Edu MASK (Education Make A Safe Korea!) public interest distance education campaign

• Distance learning project held in response to COVID -19 'Teacher ON Screen' course

• Signing of a MOU with the Jungbu Office for education and development of Digital Education content

• Signed a MOU with Seoul Jung -gu Office for digital education content development

• MOU signed with Seoul Museum for history and curatorial education

• Signed a MOU with the Ewha Womans University using artificial intelligence and Big Data

• Signed a MOU with the Korea Manhwa Museum and developing digital educational content to promote children cartoonists

• Signed a MOU with Seoul Innovation Park to provide digital literacy training to social innovators and social enterprises

2019

• 3rd Development of Digital Literacy Curriculum and Youth Education sponsored by Google.org

• Development of a Digital Sex Education Program for Children and Support Schools

• Digital & Media Literacy Book Published

• Development and Research of Safety Education Content for Bicycles Using VR with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Facebook Korea and 'First Social Media' Training for Youth for Healthy SNS use

• Signing an MOU with the National Museum of Korea and Conducting Digital Culture and Arts Education for Youths

• Korea Information Society Agency (NIA) co-hosted 'Beautiful Digital World' Conference

• Education to strengthen the ability of public officials to utilize big data at the Central Education Training Institute

• 2019 Global Media Literacy Summit (London) Korean Case Announcement

• Social innovators at Seoul Innovation Park, Social Venture Digital Literacy Education

• Korea Cartoon Museum's MOU and Development of Digital Education Content for Children 

2018

• Documentary AlphaGo premiere & expert panel discussion

• Thermo Fisher Korea Digital Paradigm Shift Consulting

• Commence Digital Literacy Education for Children with Criminal Records and Disabilities

• Korean-French Youth Exchange Video Tele-education and Debate

• Conducting a Sympathy Room with Korean Novelis

• Signing the Korea Altare(알테어) MOU and Joint Development of Digital Twin Education Training and Education Content

• Train U.S. and French teachers via Remote Digital Literacy Class

• Digital Culture and Arts Education in Vietnam's Laogai ODA

• SBA MOU and YouTube Creator Training

• Asan Nanum Foundation and Entrepreneurship Education

• A Feasibility Study for the Future School of KERIS (KERIS)

• National Assembly Conference on the Spread of Digital Literacy Education

• Joint Korean NPO Conference and Conference for Advancement of International Donation Culture

• 2nd Digital Literacy Education Seminar co-hosted by the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education 

2017

• Developing Digital Quotient (DQ) models and self-diagnosis complexes

• Master of Digital Literacy, promote Coach Cultivation

• Publish Digital Literacy Texts for Middle School Teachers and Students

• Development of Digital Literacy Curriculum and Youth Education sponsored by Google.org

• Launched Digital Literacy Training for Primary, Middle, and High School Teachers in Korea

• 2nd ‘Traffic Safety Coding Robot’ camp at Busan City Elementary School, sponsored by Renault Samsung

• 3rd ‘Traffic Safety Coding Robot’ camp at Busan City Elementary School, sponsored by Renault Samsung

• A Study on the Application of KERIS Digital Literacy Curriculum

• 1st Digital Literacy Education Seminar 

2016

• Project for Seoul Metropolitan Education Community: operation of a café where schools and villages meet

• The National Unification Committee and the story of the life of the father and mother written by their children

• Development of Digital Literacy Education Contents Sponsored by Google Korea

• Special Lectures on the Fourth School Revolution to 3,500 Middle School Students & 1,000 Parents

• Planned and hosted the youth forum "Let’s make a Free semester!”

• ‘Traffic Safety Coding Robot’ camp in at Busan City Elementary School, sponsored by Renault Samsung