The Ministry of Trade is accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in its internal administrative processes by hiring private sector experts dedicated to planning and implementing AI initiatives.
On May 22, the ministry launched an AI Innovation Advisory Group composed of external experts and held its first kickoff meeting. The ministry aims to promote AI transformation (AX) to create an efficient industrial and trade work environment, focusing on building AI governance, introducing customized AI services, and enhancing the AI capabilities of its staff.
While the government has recently intensified its AX efforts, security concerns have posed significant limitations. To address this, the Ministry of Trade plans to hire private sector experts to oversee the planning and execution of AI governance. This move is interpreted as a step toward establishing an organizational framework for AI innovation.
Additionally, the ministry will form and operate an AI Pioneer Group consisting of practical staff members leading AI innovation. Regular meetings of the advisory group will be held to explore ways to expand AI adoption.
Considering the separation between internal administrative networks and external internet networks, the ministry will set up a private AI portal that provides the latest AI models and services used by private institutions on the external network. On the internal network, the ministry plans to introduce the intelligent work management platform, OnAI, which will be gradually distributed by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety in the first half of the year.
Starting next year, the ministry will also pursue the development of an AI platform tailored to its specific functions, including industry and resources, trade, standards, and certification. To enhance the AI capabilities of its internal staff, the ministry will regularly hold practical AI training sessions and lectures by external experts to improve employees' understanding and skills in utilizing AI.
Oh Seung-cheol, head of the Planning and Coordination Office at the Ministry of Trade, stated, "To enhance productivity and innovate work methods, it is essential to expand AI functionalities centered around internal employees, increasing their participation and utilization. We aim to create an AI work environment that ultimately improves the quality of services for citizens and businesses."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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