Dubai: Munyeong Lim, Vice Chairman of the Presidential Council on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy of the Republic of Korea, stated that artificial intelligence is a central pillar of Korea's development strategy and a key driver of economic growth in the coming years. According to Emirates News Agency, Lim made these comments on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai. He emphasized the long-standing relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea, noting that cooperation and mutual understanding between the two countries have contributed to sustained economic growth, supported by strong government leadership. Lim highlighted that technological progress has transformed traditional perceptions of government efficiency, allowing public administrations to operate more effectively and develop stronger systems for delivering public services and welfare programs. This progress necessitates a greater governmental role in leading large-scale strategic projects. He elab orated that since the launch of the current administration in June last year, the Korean government has been fostering the growth of artificial intelligence, aiming to position Korea as a significant global player in the AI sector. This aligns with Korea's long-standing experience in government-led development. Lim explained that the Presidential Council on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy serves as the sole national 'control tower' for AI, coordinating policy implementation and participating in related decision-making processes. The government is currently prioritizing the strengthening of AI infrastructure and the expansion of AI adoption in industry, public services, and national defense as part of a comprehensive transition towards an AI basic society. He underscored the importance of balancing accelerated AI development with ethical considerations and praised the United Arab Emirates and the World Governments Summit for providing an essential global platform to discuss the unprecedented transf ormations driven by artificial intelligence.
