Ministry of Science and ICT Holds Online 'Digital New Deal' Integrated Briefing Session

2021 Ministry of Science and ICT Digital New Deal Integrated Briefing
Introduction to Key 19 Projects Including Data Dam and Announcement Schedule

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] The government will hold a session to explain the contents and application schedules of major projects under the 'Digital New Deal,' such as the Data Dam, online. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 27th that it will hold the 2021 Digital New Deal Integrated Briefing Session on the 28th.

This briefing session is organized to help companies, institutions, and local governments wishing to participate in the New Deal to prepare sufficiently in advance. Last year, a total of 12,000 companies and institutions, including 10,000 small and medium-sized enterprises, participated in the Digital New Deal projects under the Ministry of Science and ICT, drawing significant interest.

The project briefing will be divided into four major areas of this year's Digital New Deal projects: ▲ Data construction, opening, and utilization ▲ 5G and AI convergence ▲ K-Cyber Quarantine ▲ Non-face-to-face services, SOC digitalization, and digital talent development, in that order.

Specifically, the session will introduce the core projects of the Data Dam initiative, such as the Big Data Platform and Network Construction (KRW 72.1 billion), AI Learning Data Construction (KRW 292.5 billion), and Data Voucher Support (KRW 122.9 billion), along with major projects for 5G and AI convergence and expansion, including 5G Convergence Services (KRW 40 billion) and VR·AR Content Industry Promotion (KRW 47.3 billion). In total, projects worth KRW 871.1 billion under the Digital New Deal will be covered, including their contents, implementation methods, and application schedules.

The briefing session will be available online through Naver TV, Kakao TV, and YouTube. Participation is possible by searching for the "NIA TV" channel on each platform. Detailed application information and presentation materials can be found on the Digital New Deal or related institutions' websites. Even after the session ends, recorded videos and Q&A content will be provided on the Digital New Deal website.

Kim Jung-won, Director of the Information and Communication Policy Office at the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated, “This year will be made a year of producing tangible Digital New Deal outcomes that the public can feel.” He added, “Starting with this project briefing, we will thoroughly share the progress and directions of the core Digital New Deal projects with the public and move forward toward the success of the New Deal through private sector participation and cooperation.”