The National Data Agency has proposed a budget of 421.7 billion won for 2027, aimed at providing accessible data for citizens and supporting national policy initiatives. The agency plans to establish a comprehensive government data governance framework and enhance the stable production and service of national statistics.
On September 1, the agency announced that the proposed budget reflects a reduction of 35 billion won (7.7%) compared to this year. However, when excluding the cost of the five-year economic census (65.9 billion won), the budget actually represents an increase of 30.9 billion won (7.9%) from the previous year.
The agency's goals include establishing a government-wide data governance system, building a foundation for data utilization in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), and ensuring the stable production and service of national statistics.
To begin, the agency will focus on establishing data governance to facilitate overall coordination and enhance data utilization. A budget of 400 million won will be allocated for the development of subordinate laws under the National Data Basic Act and the design of a government-wide governance model. Additionally, 200 million won will be used to operate the National Data Committee and public-private consultative bodies and forums.
For research on structuring the national data management system and ecosystem, 1 billion won has been earmarked. This initiative aims to assess the current state of national data and develop quality management and classification system strategies to build a data utilization ecosystem.
In response to the AI era, the agency will also maximize the value of data utilization. It plans to invest 6.8 billion won to build metadata that allows AI to provide accurate responses based on official statistical databases without hallucinations. Metadata refers to a structured conceptual framework that defines knowledge in specific fields for computer understanding.
Furthermore, 1 billion won will be allocated for the establishment of a specialized AI system within the National Data Agency, enabling multi-purpose utilization of AI data quality management systems.
To address security threats to public data, the agency will establish an implementation strategy for a national quantum-safe AI homomorphic computing platform, with a planned investment of 1.4 billion won.
Finally, to ensure the stable production of national statistics, the agency will enhance its services. Following the completion of this year's economic census, it will implement follow-up measures and conduct a pilot survey worth 900 million won for the upcoming population and housing census and agricultural and fisheries census. Additionally, to reflect changes in the statistical survey population, a concurrent survey for the five-year sample redesign will be conducted, with a budget of 4.6 billion won allocated for this purpose.
Ah Hyung-jun, head of the National Data Agency, stated, "Through the 2027 budget, the National Data Agency will lead government data policy and strive to ensure that the government proposal is fully reflected during the upcoming National Assembly review process, providing accurate and timely national statistics and data services that citizens can feel."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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