South Korea Industry Ministry Hosts Lecture on Industrial Park AI Shift, Calls for Proof to Cut Costs

By Kim SeongSeo Posted : April 24, 2026, 11:03 Updated : April 24, 2026, 11:03
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. (Ajou Economy DB)
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on the 24th held a special lecture for ministry staff, inviting Park Min-won, president of Changwon National University and head of the industrial complex AX subcommittee under the Manufacturing AI Transformation (M.AX) Alliance.

The industrial complex AX subcommittee was launched on the 26th as the 11th subcommittee of the M.AX Alliance. On the 17th of this month, it held its first meeting after the chairs of 10 mini-alliances — the subcommittee’s implementation bodies — joined as members.

The ministry said it planned the lecture after concluding that the industrial complex AX effort needs to move into full operation. The session, aimed at strengthening field-oriented policy capacity, was held under the theme, “Manufacturing, the heart of South Korea, opening the future with M.AX.” Park briefed staff on the historical context of M.AX, the urgency of the initiative and specific implementation plans.

“As the global industrial order shifts, technology competition has intensified, and proof-of-concept demonstrations are needed so companies can reduce the investment burden when applying AI technologies,” Park said. He also called for sharing company interviews on demand for AX.

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said the lecture would help narrow the gap between policy and the field and renew a sense of urgency in pushing M.AX policy, strengthening internal capabilities. He said the ministry would expand opportunities for policy officials to directly grasp the pace and needs on the ground through continued communication with field experts.



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