While machines replaced manual labour of humans during the industrialization in the past, artificial intelligence now is developing beyond automation to a level that can perform intelligent tasks that could only be done by humans. As AI is causing a paradigm shift not only in terms of technology but one that encompasses all sectors including humanities, Korea is preparing for the shift on national and social levels.
Name in original language
인공지능 국가전략
Initiative overview
Objectives:To rank third in terms of global digital competitiveness by 2030.To create 455 trillion Korean won of economic surplus through AI.To enter the top ten countries in terms of quality of life.
Who has primary responsibility for developing the national AI strategy?
Ministry
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)
Who has primary responsibility to implementing the national strategy?
Several ministries
Name of responsible organisation for strategy implementation (in English)
Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and others
Budget information available?
Not available
To what extent do you have mechanisms or other efforts to involve stakeholders in strategy design, implementation and monitoring?
Expert consultation(s) and other engagement.,
Stakeholder consultation(s) and other engagement.,
Public consultation(s) and other engagement.
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Has this initiative been evaluated?
Yes
Are evaluation results public?
No
