Partnership for Learning Data Including Korea University Korean Language Dictionary and Minjok Munhwa Yeongu Series
On the 23rd, KT announced that it has signed a business agreement with the Institute of Korean Studies at Korea University (Minyeon) to collaborate on the development of Korean-style artificial intelligence (AI).
Through cooperation with Minyeon, KT has secured vast data in the field of Korean studies necessary for developing 'Korean-style AI' that understands the Korean way of thinking and emotions, based on Korea's history, philosophy, and society.
KT has signed a business agreement with Korea University Institute of Ethnic Culture to collaborate on research for developing Korean-style AI. On the afternoon of the 21st, at the Korea University Institute of Ethnic Culture in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, after signing the agreement, KT Vice President and Head of Technology Innovation Division Oh Seung-pil (left) and Korea University Institute of Ethnic Culture Director Heo Eun posed for a commemorative photo. Photo by KT
KT is promoting the development of Korean-style AI with the goal of commercialization within the first half of the year. Utilizing various Korean language dictionary data including the Korea University Korean Language Dictionary, encyclopedia data such as the Korean Modern Novel Dictionary and the Modern Publications Dictionary, and Minyeon's Korean studies data like the Minjok Munhwa Yeongu series, KT plans to accelerate the development of sophisticated Korean-style AI.
Since last year, KT and Minyeon have been jointly researching what data is appropriate and how to utilize it based on a consensus on the direction of Korean-style AI development.
The two institutions will continue to promote research collaboration projects for the advancement of Korean-style AI. They plan to conduct joint research and share results on improving AI data quality and studying Korean-style AI values to ensure that AI can embody Korea's historical and national perspectives without bias toward specific thoughts or emotions.
The Institute of Korean Studies at Korea University, an affiliated research institute, has been conducting Korean studies research projects including compiling Korean language dictionaries and publishing works related to Korean culture and history. It has also taken a leading role in digital humanities research.
Heo Eun, director of the Institute of Korean Studies, stated, "In this rapidly changing era brought about by the emergence of AI, the humanities need to play a leading role in presenting the direction humanity and Korean society should take and in offering solutions to current challenges based on deep reflection." He added, "The Institute of Korean Studies at Korea University will pioneer a new field called 'Humanities in the Era of Korean-style AI' together with a strong partner like KT."
Oh Seungpil, Vice President and Head of KT’s Technology Innovation Division, said, "Securing high-quality data based on Korea’s vast emotional and knowledge foundation held by the Institute of Korean Studies will greatly help establish the foundation for Korean-style AI." He added, "We plan to continuously expand cooperation with various domestic institutions for Korean-style AI research and development."
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