Prime Minister Han Seung-soo stated on September 2 that combining South Korea's manufacturing competitiveness with behavioral data accumulated in industrial settings could elevate the nation to become a global leader in Physical AI.
During a video address at the '2026 GGGF' held at The Plaza in Seoul, Han remarked, "If the behavioral data accumulated in industrial settings is combined with our globally competitive manufacturing, achieving the goal of becoming a global leader in Physical AI is entirely feasible."
Han assessed that the global artificial intelligence (AI) market is rapidly expanding beyond generative AI to include Physical AI, which operates robots and machines in real-world environments. He noted that this has intensified competition among nations for global AI leadership.
He also highlighted President Lee Jae-myung's vision, presented during a trip to three countries in North and South America in July, to position South Korea as a global AI production hub and a key player in the AI supply chain.
Han described semiconductors as the brain of AI, Physical AI as its body, and AI data centers as its heart.
The government plans to establish a growth ecosystem that interlinks semiconductors, Physical AI, and AI data centers as its three main pillars. Han stated, "Through these three mega projects, the government will create an organic virtuous cycle among these pillars."
He emphasized that integrating motion and process data generated in manufacturing with the technological capabilities of South Korea's manufacturing sector is a core competitive advantage of the country's Physical AI strategy. The aim is to secure differentiated competitiveness in the global market by leveraging the manufacturing base and industrial data.
Han also committed to addressing potential side effects that may arise during the dissemination of AI technology. He asserted, "We will minimize the risks posed by artificial intelligence while maximizing the opportunities and potential for innovation."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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