South Korea to Accelerate AI Transformation in Public Sector
Quick Look
- South Korea's government plans to accelerate AI adoption in the public sector, expanding an AI-driven work system to all central agencies by year-end and disclosing 100 types of core public data for AI-based applications.
- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook emphasized the goal of an "AI democratic government" that is capable and kind.
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Why It Matters
The South Korean government is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence in the public sector to improve efficiency and services. This initiative includes expanding an AI-driven work system and disclosing public data for AI applications.
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- The government will speed up artificial intelligence (AI) transformation in the public sector, including expanding the use of a trial AI-driven work system to all central government agencies by the end of the year, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Thursday.
"AI is no longer just the domain for technology or industry. It demands us change the way we work and live. The government is going to transform itself in line with these changes," Han said during a national policy coordination meeting. "The AI democratic government we aim for is a capable and kind government befitting the AI era."
Han said that the "On-AI" system, an AI-driven work platform that has been in use at four ministries on a trial basis since April, will be expanded to all 47 central government agencies by year's end. The government will also seek to disclose 100 kinds of core public data for various AI-based uses.
"We will focus on cutting down on simple and repetitive work through AI to create an environment where civil servants can concentrate more on essential tasks to improve people's lives," she said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
AI-driven work system expanded to all 47 central government agencies.
Very likely · Within months
100 kinds of core public data disclosed for AI-based uses.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific AI tools will be used?
- What are the potential job impacts for civil servants?
- How will data privacy be ensured?
