Kim Se-woong, former AI synergy leader at Kakao, has been appointed to lead the National AI Service Innovation Team under the Ministry of Science and ICT. He will oversee the discovery and development of AI services that citizens can experience firsthand, leveraging his expertise in AI technology development and service commercialization.
The Ministry announced on November 1 that Kim will begin his role on November 2, with a term lasting until September 2028.
The National AI Service Innovation Team was established to rapidly develop AI services that combine private sector innovation with public accountability, focusing on identifying citizen needs and solving real-life problems.
The team comprises 61 members, including 26 private developers, 16 public sector AI champions, 13 personnel from various ministries, and 6 experts from related organizations. Notably, private developers make up about 43% of the team, participating as term-based public officials to integrate private sector technological capabilities and development methods into public services.
Kim founded the technology startup MightyWorks in 2009 and later gained experience in AI technology development, service commercialization, and infrastructure building at Kakao. The Ministry of Science and ICT has recognized Kim as a suitable leader for the team, citing his extensive experience in the AI service sector and organizational management skills as key to stabilizing the team and advancing service development.
Kim stated, "The innovation of artificial intelligence that citizens can feel begins not just with introducing new technologies but with actually solving the inconveniences they face in their daily lives. Based on my experience in AI technology and service development, I will quickly present AI services that provide real benefits to the public by combining the speed and innovation of the private sector with the accountability of the public sector."
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