Korea’s AI and Technology Investments at G20 Meeting
Subtitle: Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon outlined Korea’s AI, semiconductor, and data center investment plans at the G20 Innovation Ministerial Meeting in North Carolina.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Sept. 1: Korea’s Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon attended the G20 Innovation Ministerial Meeting, which brought together policymakers and executives from 21 countries to discuss emerging technologies, including AI.
At the summit, Bae emphasized Korea’s commitment to nurturing AI as a key growth driver. He introduced the government’s “megaproject” initiative, focused on AI data centers, advanced semiconductors, and physical AI.
Key Highlights:
- Guest Nation: Poland participated in the discussions.
- Global AI Ecosystem: Bae reiterated Korea’s dedication to fostering an international AI framework and encouraged collaboration on digital policies.
- Ministerial Statement: The ministers plan to adopt a statement outlining their collective goals post-meeting.

Science and technology ministers of G20 countries pose for a group photo at the summit.
Source: Yonhap News Agency