South Korean Prime Minister Han Seong-sook announced on July 9 that the government will accelerate artificial intelligence transformation in the public sector, stating that the AI democratic government aims to create a capable and friendly administration where citizens are the owners. Speaking at the National Policy Coordination Meeting held at the Government Complex Seoul, Han said AI is no longer just about technology or industry but requires changes in working methods and lifestyles. The government plans to expand 'OnAI,' an AI-based administrative internal work system, to 47 central administrative agencies by year-end to formalize public sector AI transformation.
Government Expands OnAI System to 47 Agencies by Year-End
The government will expand the AI-based administrative internal work system 'OnAI' to 47 central administrative agencies by year-end. Prime Minister Han stated that the government intends to change in line with these transformations.
Government Opens 100 Core Public Datasets
Prime Minister Han announced that the government will continuously open 100 core public datasets with high demand and utilization so that anyone can easily use them. Han directed the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and other ministries to explain specific implementation plans to the public as soon as possible.
Government Develops Korean AI Exposure Index for Job Monitoring
The meeting discussed the Industrial Transformation Employment Stability Basic Plan to respond to AI expansion and carbon neutrality. Prime Minister Han emphasized that the AI transformation and carbon neutrality implementation are paths that must be taken, and the journey should go in the direction of increasing everyone's possibilities and opening new opportunities. Han announced that the government will develop a Korean AI exposure index to establish a constant monitoring system to respond preemptively without missing signals of industrial and job transformation. The government will also expand vocational training support including the Tomorrow Learning Card.
Government Prepares for Year-End International Aviation Safety Evaluation
Regarding the international aviation safety evaluation scheduled for year-end, Prime Minister Han ordered thorough preparation from relevant ministries. Han stated that this evaluation is an important opportunity to have the current state of the aviation safety system re-examined according to international standards. Han requested that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, along with the Ministry of National Defense, the National Fire Agency, and the Korea Coast Guard, thoroughly inspect the safety management system from institutional improvement to accident prevention, on-site management, and post-response.
Prime Minister Issues Heavy Rain Response Directive
Regarding the ongoing rainy season, Prime Minister Han noted that heavy rain is forecasted for the day and directed the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, related ministries, and local governments to re-inspect facilities under their jurisdiction and on-site response systems, focusing on areas with damage concerns. Han added that if the first year of the Lee Jae-myung government was a time of normalization, the second year is a period when visible and tangible results must be shown to the people, and the government will create new possibilities amid change and preemptively manage anxiety and risks.
FAQ
What did South Korea's Prime Minister announce on July 9?
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook announced on July 9 at the National Policy Coordination Meeting that the government will accelerate AI transformation in the public sector by expanding the OnAI system to 47 central administrative agencies by year-end.
What is the Korean AI exposure index that the government plans to develop?
The Korean AI exposure index is a monitoring tool that the government announced it will develop to establish a constant monitoring system for responding preemptively to signals of industrial and job transformation caused by AI expansion.
