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National AI Strategy Committee Unveils AI Action Plan on 100th Day
Securing Infrastructure Including GPUs... Building Compact Data Centers
Securing Physical AI Data and Technologies... Accelerating AX
Transitioning Some Public Systems to Private Cloud Platforms

The government has unveiled an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan that sets the goal of achieving the world’s top position in physical AI by 2030. The plan includes expanding infrastructure such as data centers, accelerating AI transformation (AX) across industries, and transitioning some public systems to private cloud-based platforms.

The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee held a press briefing on the afternoon of the 15th at Seoul Square in Jung-gu, Seoul, commemorating 100 days since the committee's launch and announced the "Republic of Korea Artificial Intelligence Action Plan," which includes these initiatives.

The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee held a press briefing on the afternoon of the 15th at Seoul Square in Jung-gu, Seoul, commemorating 100 days since the committee's launch and announced the "Republic of Korea Artificial Intelligence Action Plan." Provided by the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee

The plan released on this day is structured around three main pillars: building an AI ecosystem, accelerating AI transformation (AX), and advancing an AI-based society. It outlines a total of 98 tasks to be carried out by each ministry, and explains that subcommittees and task forces composed of private sector experts have been established to support implementation.

The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee, launched on September 8, is the nation’s highest-level AI strategy body. The briefing was attended by Executive Vice Chair Lim Moonyeong, eight subcommittee chairs, and five task force leaders.

The plan first calls for expanding infrastructure such as data centers, based on advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) and domestic AI semiconductors, in order to foster an AI innovation ecosystem.

It also sets out a plan to secure core technologies and data to achieve the top position in physical AI by 2030. A security inspection system utilizing white-hat hackers will be introduced as well.

To secure top AI talent, the government will establish a mandatory AI education system across elementary, middle, and high school levels, and promote interconnection among various AI talent development programs. Relevant laws and regulations will be revised to ensure that the use of original personal data and copyrighted works necessary for AI learning does not infringe on rights.

Next, the plan aims to accelerate AX in fields where Korea has strengths. Based on this, the country will enhance full-cycle AI capabilities and expand exports of AI full-stack solutions. Additionally, it will vitalize an AI-based K-content creation ecosystem and accelerate defense AX by establishing a defense AI data center.

The government will resolve siloed administration by introducing an AI-native government work management platform, and will also prepare measures to open up public data, such as court decision documents. An integrated AI-based civil service platform linked with private platforms will also be established.

The transition of public systems to private cloud platforms will also be pursued. The digital budget and accounting system (D-Brain), postal information system, and Safety Stepping Stone service will begin transitioning to private cloud platforms and implementing disaster recovery (DR) projects starting next year.

Finally, the plan includes the establishment of an "AI Basic Society Promotion Plan" to contribute to the creation of a global AI-based society. The goal is to position Korea as a leading country in the AI-driven economic and safety ecosystem.

The committee plans to release the action plan on its website for public feedback until January 4. Feedback will also be collected from industry, academia, research institutions, civil society, and major organizations and associations.

Executive Vice Chair Lim emphasized, "This action plan devotes significant attention to securing infrastructure, nurturing talent, regulatory innovation, and industrial support to lay the foundation for AI in Korea. To encourage cooperation among ministries, we have included many 'funnel strategy' tasks that require specific issues to be addressed within a set timeframe."

He added, "The focus is on enabling both the private and public sectors to adapt quickly, including tasks that maximize private sector expertise and efficiency, such as using private cloud platforms. Because speed is of the essence, deadlines are clearly specified in the action plan."

Meanwhile, since its launch, the committee has completed the formation of eight subcommittees and three task forces, and has established a policy review system centered on experts. It has also played a central role in overseeing responses to national AI-related issues.

Executive Vice Chair Lim further stated, "The committee has worked to operate in new ways as an organization preparing for the AI era. Going forward, we will closely monitor and coordinate the implementation of the AI Action Plan by each ministry, and work even harder to ensure tangible results."