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Live Business Report Session Overview
The video presents a comprehensive live business report session involving South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea Aerospace Research Institute, Personal Information Protection Commission, and related agencies. The session features detailed presentations and discussions on the government’s 2026 plans to advance the nation through science, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing innovation, trust, and public benefit.
Key Points
1. Opening Remarks and Vision
- The President highlights the historical importance of science and technology in national development, referencing Korea’s rapid growth due to education and investment in R&D.
- Emphasizes the role of public officials and politics in ensuring prosperity through transparent, fair governance.
- Stresses the importance of science and technology as “heavenly soldiers” for national progress.
2. 2026 Science and ICT Plans
- The R&D budget will reach a record 35.5 trillion won, focusing on revitalizing disrupted research ecosystems.
- Korea aims to become one of the top three AI powerhouses globally by 2026, developing advanced AI models (targeting top 12 worldwide) and building a national AI computing center with 260,000 GPUs.
- The government will promote AI services across fields such as defense, manufacturing, culture, and public services, including 10 major AI livelihood projects designed to make AI accessible to all citizens.
- AI innovation will be regionally distributed and integrated into industries, academia, and research to foster Nobel Prize-level achievements.
- The governance system is strengthened with the revival of the Deputy Prime Minister for Science and Technology and creation of a new Minister for Science and Technology.
3. Space and Aerospace Development
- Korea Aerospace Research Institute reported successes like the fourth Nuri rocket launch, marking a shift towards private sector-led space development.
- Plans include increasing launch success rates to over 90% by 2032, developing next-generation launch vehicles by 2035, and lunar missions including a 2029 lunar communications orbiter and a 2032 lunar lander.
- The space budget will exceed 1 trillion won next year, aiming to make aerospace a future growth engine.
- Challenges include high launch costs (~120 billion won per launch) and the need for international cooperation in satellite communication due to limited coverage from low Earth orbit satellites.
4. AI Accessibility and Education
- AI is envisioned as a fundamental skill akin to literacy and arithmetic, with efforts to make AI tools widely accessible, especially for students and vulnerable groups.
- The government is launching staged AI service rollouts starting next year, including:
- Tax consultation
- Agricultural information
- Heritage commentary
- Youth crisis detection
- Licensing support
- Small business consulting
- Police complaint assistance
- Product safety
- Maritime risk analysis
- Anti-phishing platforms
- AI education will expand through digital learning centers, increasing from 34 to 69 centers next year, with collaborations involving the Ministry of Education and other bodies to ensure broad AI literacy.
5. Innovation and Strategic Technologies
- The government will invest 5.9 trillion won in strategic technologies such as next-generation bio, quantum computing (aiming for a domestic quantum computer by 2028), and fusion energy commercialization by the 2030s.
- Research institutes will be reorganized into national mission-oriented hubs fostering industry-academia cooperation.
- The K Project targets high-risk, high-reward national challenges including humanoids, semiconductors, and clean energy.
6. Personal Information Protection and Data Governance
- Personal data breaches have increased 20-fold in three years, necessitating a paradigm shift from reactive to proactive prevention.
- Plans include:
- Imposing stricter penalties (up to 10% of sales for repeated serious violations)
- Enabling class action lawsuits
- Enhancing corporate accountability with CEO responsibility
- The government will support flexible data use for AI learning while protecting privacy through “Privacy by Design” principles.
- International cooperation will be pursued for safe data transfers and combating illegal data distribution.
7. Broadcasting, Media, and Communications
- The newly launched Broadcasting, Media, and Communications Commission will address misinformation, online service user protection, and support local media revitalization.
- Regulatory easing is planned for terrestrial broadcasting to help it compete with OTT platforms.
- The commission will promote AI technology in media and work on integrating media laws.
- Challenges include budget cuts for local media and the need to strengthen public broadcasting neutrality and fairness.
- Broadcast advertising is regulated to protect small broadcasters, but constitutional lawsuits are underway regarding combined sales practices.
8. Research Culture and Governance
- The National Research Foundation of Korea manages a large portion of the R&D budget and calls for reform in research evaluation to encourage risk-taking and reduce excessive control and distrust.
- Emphasis on long-term, high-risk research that may not yield immediate profits but is essential for future innovation.
- Calls for simplifying evaluations, trusting researchers more, and focusing sanctions only on actual misconduct.
9. Other Institutional Reports
- Various affiliated organizations report on their roles in science promotion, infrastructure management (post office logistics, science museums), nuclear medicine, and data industry development.
- The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) has quasi-police powers for cybersecurity investigations.
- Discussions on the need for integrating satellite and aerospace committees and expanding launch facilities to support solid-fuel rockets for military and private use.
10. Closing Remarks
- The President reiterates the critical role of public officials in shaping the nation’s future through science and technology.
- Encourages dedication, transparency, and a performance-oriented culture.
- Calls for ongoing support and collaboration across ministries and agencies to realize Korea’s leap forward in AI, space, and innovation.
Presenters and Contributors
- Kang Sang-wook, Director of Planning and Coordination Office, Ministry of Science and ICT
- Baek Kyung-hoon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT
- Woo Jang-gong, Commander of the Universe (Space Agency representative)
- Various directors from Korea Aerospace Research Institute, Korea Internet & Security Agency, National Research Foundation of Korea, Korea Communications Commission, Personal Information Protection Commission, and other affiliated organizations
- Yoo Shin-han, Acting Chairman, Broadcasting, Media, and Communications Commission
- Hong Won-ha, Chairman, National Research Foundation of Korea
- Kim Guk-in, Head, Science and Technology Business Intelligence Center
- Director of Policy, Science and Technology Information and Communications Bureau
- Bang Soo-chan, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
- Other government officials, directors, and representatives from science, technology, broadcasting, and personal data protection sectors
- The President of South Korea (opening and closing remarks)
Summary
This session reflects South Korea’s ambitious strategy to leverage science, technology, and AI for national growth, emphasizing innovation, public accessibility, strong governance, and international cooperation.
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