Prime Minister Kim Min-seok Launches Global AI Hub to Tackle Global Challenges

By Jun sungmin Posted : May 21, 2026, 21:13 Updated : May 21, 2026, 21:13
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok poses for a commemorative photo with representatives from international organizations at the Global AI Hub Vision Declaration Ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Seoul. [Photo=Yonhap News]
 
"International organizations, governments, academia, industry, and civil society must come together to innovate towards 'AI for All' and 'human-centered inclusive AI.'"
 
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok made this statement during his opening remarks at the 'Global AI Hub Vision Declaration Ceremony' held on May 21 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul. He introduced the vision of 'AI for All, AI to Solve Global Challenges.'
 
The Global AI Hub is a global AI cooperation platform being established in South Korea. It aims to create a collaborative framework for addressing global issues by jointly utilizing AI technology and infrastructure among international organizations, governments, academia, research institutions, and non-profit organizations.
 
Kim announced that the South Korean government will pursue three initiatives centered around the Global AI Hub.
 
He stated, "We will work with the international community to establish safe and reliable AI norms and standards. The hub will lead in developing technical standards and guidelines, as well as control mechanisms for human safety and protection, clear ethical boundaries, and human accountability regarding AI norms."
 
He emphasized that humanity is facing multifaceted and complex crises, such as infectious diseases, climate change, and food security, which cannot be resolved by individual countries or institutions alone, and that the AI Hub will take the lead in addressing these global challenges.
 
Kim expressed hope that various stakeholders, including the United Nations, multilateral development banks, governments, businesses, and universities, will gather at the AI Hub to solve global problems.
 
He also pledged to work towards bridging the AI divide, stating, "We will strengthen the capabilities of various organizations and countries through AI policy, technical advice, education, and training, creating inclusive cooperation pathways to ensure that the benefits of technology reach developing countries and vulnerable populations."
 
The event was attended by representatives from nine international organizations, including the International Labour Organization (ILO), International Organization for Migration (IOM), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP), and World Health Organization (WHO). The South Korean government and these organizations issued a joint statement expressing their commitment to advancing the Global AI Hub.
 
 



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