Launch of Integrated Governance 'AI Strategy Supreme Council'
Major Industry Representatives Gather... Expert Participation
Promoting AI Technology Expansion Across Economy and Society
Minister Lee Jong-ho of the Ministry of Science and ICT, as the head of the AI-related government department, has formed an organization that integrates the private sector, government, and academia. The 'AI Strategic Supreme Council' was launched with the goal of becoming one of the top three AI powerhouses. To overcome issues such as low growth and low birth rates through the AI revolution and to accelerate the spread of AI across all industries and daily life, the council collaborates with top private experts and companies.
At the launch ceremony of the AI Strategic Supreme Council held on the 4th at the FKI Tower in Yeouido, Seoul, Minister Lee Jong-ho said, "We have gathered here to pool AI capabilities and leap to become the G3, the undisputed global third power in the AI field." He added, "We plan to invest 710 billion KRW in national, industrial, and public projects for AI normalization, and will seek the council’s opinions to create strategies for AI technological advancement and innovative growth."
Industry leaders attending the event included Kyung Kye-hyun, President of Samsung Electronics DS Division; Kim Seung-hwan, CEO of Amorepacific; Kim Young-seop, CEO of KT; Yoo Young-sang, CEO of SK Telecom; Choi Soo-yeon, CEO of Naver; Jeong Shin-ah, CEO of Kakao; Jeong Sang-won, CEO of ESTsoft; Park Sung-hyun, CEO of Rebellion; and Lee Beom-gyu, CEO of Team Sparta.
The council is co-chaired by Minister Lee and Yeom Jae-ho, President of Taejae University. It was launched with a total of 32 members, including 23 top private experts representing AI fields such as AI semiconductors, policy, law and systems, and talent, as well as seven senior government officials from key related ministries. Additionally, an external advisory group called the 'Super-large AI Promotion Council,' composed of over 100 domestic super-large AI companies and small and startup firms, was established.
The council plays a role in proposing and advising on policies for expanding AI infrastructure, research and development (R&D), and securing future core technologies, as well as safe AI utilization policies such as AI ethics. The government will jointly develop and implement action plans based on the discussions held within the council.
On the same day, the government presented the 'AI and Digital Innovation Growth Strategy' aimed at overcoming structural problems such as low growth and low birth rates through the AI revolution and advancing to become one of the top three AI powerhouses. The main points of the strategy include ▲leading global market AI technological innovation ▲accelerating AI-driven transformation across all industries ▲leading AI adoption in citizens’ daily lives ▲and promoting the establishment of a new digital order.
This year, the government will invest a total of 710.2 billion KRW to promote 69 projects aimed at spreading AI in citizens’ daily lives, industrial sites, and government administration. Specifically, 18 projects with high public impact, such as health and disease management and care, will be pursued with an investment of 75.5 billion KRW. To promote AI convergence in workplaces, 288.2 billion KRW will be invested in 24 projects. For embedding AI in public administration, 115.7 billion KRW will be allocated to 14 projects. By promoting AI utilization in public administration, including disaster preparedness for fires and floods, social issues will be addressed and the quality of public services improved. Lastly, 230.9 billion KRW will be invested in 13 projects to enhance citizens’ AI utilization capabilities and expand safe AI infrastructure based on ethics.
Yeom Jae-ho, President of Taejae University, said, "I hope the council becomes a platform where private and public sectors, ministries, and fields transcend boundaries to pioneer, challenge, and innovate on uncharted paths with the single-minded goal of becoming the world’s top AI powerhouse." He added, "I expect the council to produce tangible results that citizens can feel and become a global model."
Park Sang-wook, Senior Secretary for Science and Technology at the Presidential Office, who attended the event, stated, "I hope the council actively supports innovative and challenging AI research and the establishment of an AI innovation ecosystem." He added, "With the goal of leaping to become one of the top three AI powerhouses, we will join forces with related ministries and top private experts participating in the council."
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