Vice Chairman Ha Jungwoo of the National AI Strategy Committee Inaugurated: "Will Serve as the Central Point of Korea's AI Transformation"

Ha Jung-woo, the newly appointed full-time vice chairman of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee, emphasized in his inaugural address his commitment to serving as a central point driving the great transformation powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

In the inauguration ceremony held on the morning of August 31, Vice Chairman Ha stated, "The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee should present a national AI vision, serve as the central axis of the national AI governance system that connects the innovation capabilities of the private sector with the policy capabilities of the government, and ultimately deliver substantial results."

Ha Jung-woo, the newly appointed full-time vice chairman of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee, is delivering his inauguration speech on the morning of the 31st. National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee

He added, "The competition in the AI era cannot be won through the efforts of a single ministry or a single company alone," and continued, "I will take on the role of the central point that brings together our national capabilities to drive the great AI transformation in Korea."

Vice Chairman Ha outlined the committee's operational priorities as follows: ▲ Consolidating the nation’s capabilities to leap forward as one of the world’s top three AI powers ▲ Leading a comprehensive AI-driven transformation across industry, the public sector, and everyday life ▲ Realizing 'AI for All,' ensuring that every citizen benefits from AI.

First, the committee plans to strengthen inter-ministerial policy coordination and public-private cooperation centered around three major mega-projects: semiconductors, physical AI, and AI data centers. To achieve this, the committee will build an AI ecosystem that connects semiconductors, AI infrastructure, physical AI, and the manufacturing and robotics industries.

In addition, the committee aims to facilitate collaboration across ministries to establish AI as a driving force in industry, research, education, healthcare, administration, and public services, while ensuring that both the Seoul metropolitan area and regional communities grow together through the three mega-projects.

Vice Chairman Ha stated, "We will make necessary policy decisions swiftly, actively coordinate issues between ministries, and boldly resolve obstacles faced in the field."

He also expressed his intention to ensure that every generation shares in the benefits brought by AI. Vice Chairman Ha declared, "AI should not be a technology reserved for a handful of companies or specific social groups, but rather a technology that expands opportunities and improves quality of life for all citizens." He continued, "We will realize 'AI for All’ by ensuring the benefits of AI are distributed evenly across companies, regions, generations, and social strata throughout society."

The committee will also strengthen the execution of its policies. He remarked, "A good strategy is only the beginning; what truly matters is execution and results. We will rigorously monitor the progress of Korea’s Artificial Intelligence Action Plan and the three major Korea Grand Leap mega-projects, and ensure that these initiatives translate into real-world policies, business opportunities, investments, industrial growth, and tangible changes experienced by our citizens. We will take full responsibility and provide support for all necessary tasks until completion."

He added, "I will do everything in my power to ensure that the three major Korea Grand Leap mega-projects and the national AI transformation being promoted by the Lee Jaemyung administration proceed without a hitch, so that Korea will not only become a country that attracts the world's attention, but also emerges as a global model—an irreplaceable Korea that the world needs."

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