"AI Competitiveness Lies in Data Centers"... Korea AI Data Law and Policy Association to Hold Autumn Academic Conference

A forum will be held to explore key legal and policy issues surrounding Artificial Intelligence Data Centers (AIDC) and to discuss the future direction of AI data and energy governance.

The Korea Artificial Intelligence Data Law and Policy Association announced on September 30 that it will co-host an autumn academic conference with Assemblyman Song Kiheon of the Democratic Party of Korea under the theme "Legal and Policy Challenges for Energy and Data Infrastructure in the Age of AI." The event will be held on October 1 at the Federation of Korean Industries in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

At the opening ceremony, Seungwoo Son, President of the Korea Artificial Intelligence Data Law and Policy Association, will deliver the opening remarks, followed by a welcoming address from Assemblyman Song. Congratulatory speeches will be given by Jeemyoung Ryu, the 2nd Vice Minister of Science and ICT; Sanghyoung Park, President of KEPCO KDN; and Wonoh Kim, Director of the AI·Data Law Research Institute at Inha University.

During the keynote lecture, Kyungjong Son, Vice Chair of the Jeonnam Gwangju Semiconductor Strategy Committee, will address "Trends and Prospects of the National AI Transition for Energy and Data Infrastructure." Presentations will then cover topics including the establishment of AIDC and related legal and policy tasks, legal challenges in AIDC development financing, the future of AI energy policy and markets, and strengthening AIDC power grid security.

The comprehensive panel discussion will be moderated by Jongyoung Lee, advisor at Yulchon LLC, and will feature panelists Yeongtak Lee, Head of SK Telecom; Taeyoon Han, General Manager at KEPCO KDN; Dooshik Yoon, CEO of IROON&COMPANY; Wonjoon Jeong, Ph.D. of BKL (Bae, Kim & Lee LLC); Hyuncheol Kim, Ph.D. at the National IT Industry Promotion Agency; and Youngseok Cho, CEO of Korea Alternative Investment Asset Management.

President Son stated, "The weight of AI competitiveness is shifting from algorithms to physical infrastructure—namely data, power, and data centers," adding, "I hope this will serve as an opportunity to explore regulatory frameworks where the development of the AI industry and the construction of energy infrastructure can progress together."

Assemblyman Song said, "Since AIDC sits at the intersection of industry, energy, land, and environmental policies, I will ensure that these discussions lead to coherent legislation."

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