SKAI Worldwide, a KOSDAQ-listed AI database solution provider, announced on March 3 that it has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology. This partnership aims to drive innovation in public industrial data infrastructure in line with the government’s policy emphasis on AX (AI Transformation).
Recently, the government has been shifting from conventional DX (Digital Transformation) to public sector innovation centered on AX, which leverages artificial intelligence as a key driver.
This agreement was established to support the cultivation of future maritime and fisheries talent and the development of an AI-driven data system at the Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology, utilizing SKAI Worldwide’s ontology-based AI database technologies.
The Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology is an affiliated institution of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, responsible for qualifying, certifying, and training professionals in the maritime and fisheries industries. As an organization where large volumes of sensitive industry data are accumulated alongside deep field expertise, building a systematic AI database infrastructure is considered a critical task for enhancing work efficiency and industrial competitiveness.
SKAI Worldwide possesses advanced expertise and infrastructure in ontology-based AI database technology, which enables precise design of data structures and relationships.
Notably, its Graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation (Graph RAG) technology significantly reduces AI model hallucination rates and allows for in-depth analysis of complex knowledge relationships, thereby delivering highly consistent and reliable results. Leveraging these capabilities, SKAI Worldwide has been building advanced AI data environments across industries with its proprietary “Ontovia” solution.
Through this agreement, the two organizations plan to sequentially promote: ▲ AI technology validation support in the maritime and fisheries sectors; ▲ the establishment of data infrastructure to enhance work productivity; and ▲ technical and operational cooperation to accelerate data transformation centered on AX. By doing so, they aim to deliver tangible AI transformation outcomes in public industrial settings and further boost digital competitiveness in the maritime and fisheries field.
Shin Jaehyuk, CEO of SKAI Worldwide, stated, “This agreement marks an important starting point for accelerating AX-driven innovation at the Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology. By advancing data infrastructure specialized for the maritime and fisheries sector, we intend to lead AI transformation in the public domain.” He added, “Our ontology-based AI database infrastructure, incorporating core RAG technology, will help spread AX transformation beyond the public sector into finance, manufacturing, and other industries, thereby contributing to strengthening national digital competitiveness.”
Bae Gihyeon, representing the Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology, commented, “By joining hands with SKAI Worldwide, our institute is pursuing various collaborative initiatives so that people can more conveniently access maritime and fisheries services. Through this partnership, we aim not only to enhance support for maritime and fisheries policy, but also to contribute to Korea’s rise as a global AI powerhouse.” He added, “By broadly applying AI technologies to the maritime and fisheries sector, we will further enhance our institution’s competitiveness and grow into a leading public organization that benefits the nation, the industry, and the public.”
Meanwhile, as SKAI Worldwide continues its strategic collaboration with the Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology, the company is expanding the application of its proprietary “Ontovia” solution, which features unique RAG technology, across industries-solidifying its position at the core of efforts to strengthen the nation’s digital competitiveness.
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