South Korea's AI Proficiency Growing Rapidly
Recently, the gap between countries utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been widening globally. However, South Korea is drawing attention as it shows a very steep upward trend in AI proficiency compared to other nations.
Amid these changes, the government and relevant organizations are making efforts to listen to voices from the field in addition to adopting new technologies. A prime example of this is the introduction of the 'Honorary Director System' to support small business owners and local commercial districts.
The Honorary Director System is a program that appoints external experts with expertise and field experience regarding small businesses and local commercial areas. They play a role in reflecting diverse opinions from the private sector into policy, with the goal of providing practical help to local economies that are easily marginalized by technological changes.
Experts believe that South Korea's rapid adoption of AI technology, combined with the operation of such field-oriented communication systems, will be a significant boost to national competitiveness. Expectations are high regarding the positive impact that this harmony between technology and the field will have on the South Korean economy in the future.