In order to facilitate open and informed dialogue on science and policy, AFSI is organizing a webinar series to convene scientists, risk assessors, regulators, and policymakers from academia, industry, and government in the Republic of Korea to discuss gene editing in the context of plant breeding and regulation. The introductory webinar took place on April 22, 2021 and featured presentations by six experts from around the world. Simultaneously translated into Korean, the event attracted over 60 registrants and set the stage for subsequent discussions on regulatory approaches and communication elements related to gene editing.