Bae Kyung-hoon describes AI model, computing and adoption projects as a connected ecosystem

Bae Kyung-hoon, deputy prime minister and minister of science and ICT, described the independent AI foundation model, national AI computing infrastructure and AI for Everyone projects as interconnected. He said they were part of building a national artificial intelligence ecosystem rather than separate undertakings.

Bae said the State of AI Report 2026, which analyses global AI industry and technological developments, gave meaningful attention to South Korea's AI strategy. He presented its assessment that independent model development, talent training, computing infrastructure, public-sector adoption and public use were being connected within a single strategy.

Bae stressed that making one good model alone does not complete AI competitiveness. He said companies and researchers should have a foundation for developing AI, that it should be used in industry and that everyone should be able to benefit from the results.

Bae said actual results now mattered, pointing to AI companies competing globally, researchers making new discoveries and tangible changes in people's lives and industrial productivity. He also said he would demonstrate the validity of South Korea's chosen path through results rather than words.