On June 22, the Ministry of Finance and Economy announced the launch of a series of site visits aimed at expanding successful applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in public institutions. The first visit was to the Korea Airports Corporation (KAC), which has integrated AI with digital twin technology to enhance its safety management and disaster response systems. According to KAC, this integration has improved the stability of airport operations and its ability to respond to emergencies.
The site visit included participation from Jang Jeong-jin, Director of the Public Policy Bureau at the Ministry, as well as members of the AI Innovation Subcommittee of the Public Institution Operation Committee, the Ministry's AI advisory group, and private AI companies. They collaborated to address challenges in building AI systems.
During the visit, key technologies linking real-time airport operations with digital twin technology were demonstrated, including runway collision prevention, snow removal management based on digital twin data, and AI-based passenger terminal congestion management. Additionally, experiences were shared regarding the operation of AI-based robot parking areas at Gimpo International Airport.
This visit also supports the entry of private companies into the public sector. Small and medium-sized AI firms involved in innovative project development participated in the demonstrations, helping them secure opportunities in the public sector. Public institutions are expected to leverage private sector innovations as a result.
The Ministry plans to incorporate the discussions from the visit into its "2027 Public Institution AI Activation Plan." It aims to link necessary improvements in public institution operations with institutional reforms to achieve tangible innovations in public services that citizens can feel.
Director Jang stated, "By the end of the year, we will conduct relay visits to share best practices and listen to challenges faced by public institutions. We will focus on identifying success factors for innovation, obstacles in the implementation process, potential projects for dissemination to other institutions, and necessary institutional improvements during these visits."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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