President Yoon Suk Yeol Expresses Ambition to Become an AI Powerhouse through 'San Francisco AI Declaration'
President Yoon Suk Yeol recently announced his vision for South Korea to grow into a global key player in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) through the 'San Francisco AI Declaration.' This declaration embodies the determination to lead future industries by leveraging Korea's strengths amidst intensifying global AI technology competition.
President Yoon emphasized Korea's world-class memory semiconductor technology and production capabilities. Based on these hardware strengths, the plan is for Korea to play an indispensable and critical role in the AI supply chain. This is a strategy to go beyond simple technological development and become the center of the global AI ecosystem.
With this declaration as a turning point, the government plans to expand investments in AI-related infrastructure and strengthen support for cultivating outstanding talent. Furthermore, it intends to take the lead in establishing standards for developing safe and reliable AI technology in cooperation with the international community.
This announcement is expected to serve as a significant turning point for Korea to establish itself as a key partner in AI technology, moving beyond its status as a semiconductor powerhouse. Much attention is focused on what achievements Korea will attain in the global AI market moving forward.