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Korea’s AI Strategy 2030

In this video, Professor Hosung Jo details Korea's R&D efforts to become a top 3 global AI leader across all industries.

AI is widely recognized as the “new electricity” because of its power to transform every sector, including healthcare, finance, and transport. Korea aims to be a top 3 global AI leader, alongside the US and China, by integrating human-centered AI into industries and public services. This ambition is supported by massive planned R&D investment by 2030, a goal to train 1 million AI experts, and a push for AI-driven industries to constitute 10% of the nation’s GDP. Investment includes billions of dollars for projects and start-ups, along with tax breaks and the building of AI clusters like Pangyo Techno Valley.

What you will learn in this video:

  • AI’s impact across Korea’s key sectors: healthcare, finance, and transportation
  • Korea’s goal to become a top 3 global AI leader alongside the US and China
  • Major investment plans: R&D funding, talent training, and AI cluster development
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