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ECCK Hosts Policy Seminar on AI Accessibility and Business Competitiveness at the National Assembly
On April 15, the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) hosted the Policy Seminar on “AI Accessibility and Business Competitiveness: Policy Challenges and Industry Response” at the Members’ Office Building of the National Assembly.
Hosted by National Assembly Member Choi Bo-yoon, the seminar brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to explore how AI accessibility and digital inclusion can strengthen Korea’s industrial competitiveness. Discussions highlighted disparities in AI access, particularly among digitally marginalized groups, and the need for coordinated action across government, industry, and society.
In his opening remarks, ECCK Chairperson Philippe van Hoof emphasized AI as a key driver of future competitiveness and reaffirmed ECCK’s commitment to advancing policy dialogue and sharing industry insights.
The programme featured a keynote by Kim Myung-joo, President of the AI Safety Institute, who addressed the balance between trust, safety, and innovation in advancing inclusive AI. This was followed by expert insights from Kim Hong-soo, Professor at the Seoul National University, who emphasized that accessibility is a prerequisite for innovation, particularly as Korea enters a super-aged society. Industry perspectives were then shared by Ha Joong Chung, Vice President and Head of Digital Industries at Siemens Korea, who highlighted productivity gains in manufacturing, and Ricky Kyunghyun Lee, Country Customer Fulfilment Manager at IKEA Korea, who presented accessibility-driven service innovation in retail.
The panel, moderated by Moon Jung-wook, Director of the AI Policy Research Division at the Korea Information Society Development Institute, brought together Kim Ki-tae, Research Fellow at the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs; Park Yeon-jeong, Executive Director at the Korea AI·Software Industry Association; Kim Jung-hyun, Accessibility Lead at N Tech Service; Kyungseop Lim, Director of the Manufacturing AI Transformation Cooperation Division at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources; and Junwook Jung, Director of the Digital Inclusion Policy Team at the Ministry of Science and ICT, to discuss policy–industry alignment, implementation challenges, and opportunities for collaboration.
The discussion emphasized that AI accessibility is not only a social priority, but also a key driver of economic growth, highlighting the importance of SME adoption and the need for clear frameworks and standards to reduce uncertainty and support practical implementation in real-world settings.
Through this seminar, ECCK reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating public–private dialogue and advancing a more inclusive and competitive digital ecosystem in Korea.
ECCK Hosts Policy Seminar on AI Accessibility and Business Competitiveness at the National Assembly
On April 15, the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) hosted the Policy Seminar on “AI Accessibility and Business Competitiveness: Policy Challenges and Industry Response” at the Members’ Office Building of the National Assembly.
Hosted by National Assembly Member Choi Bo-yoon, the seminar brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to explore how AI accessibility and digital inclusion can strengthen Korea’s industrial competitiveness. Discussions highlighted disparities in AI access, particularly among digitally marginalized groups, and the need for coordinated action across government, industry, and society.
In his opening remarks, ECCK Chairperson Philippe van Hoof emphasized AI as a key driver of future competitiveness and reaffirmed ECCK’s commitment to advancing policy dialogue and sharing industry insights.
The programme featured a keynote by Kim Myung-joo, President of the AI Safety Institute, who addressed the balance between trust, safety, and innovation in advancing inclusive AI. This was followed by expert insights from Kim Hong-soo, Professor at the Seoul National University, who emphasized that accessibility is a prerequisite for innovation, particularly as Korea enters a super-aged society. Industry perspectives were then shared by Ha Joong Chung, Vice President and Head of Digital Industries at Siemens Korea, who highlighted productivity gains in manufacturing, and Ricky Kyunghyun Lee, Country Customer Fulfilment Manager at IKEA Korea, who presented accessibility-driven service innovation in retail.
The panel, moderated by Moon Jung-wook, Director of the AI Policy Research Division at the Korea Information Society Development Institute, brought together Kim Ki-tae, Research Fellow at the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs; Park Yeon-jeong, Executive Director at the Korea AI·Software Industry Association; Kim Jung-hyun, Accessibility Lead at N Tech Service; Kyungseop Lim, Director of the Manufacturing AI Transformation Cooperation Division at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources; and Junwook Jung, Director of the Digital Inclusion Policy Team at the Ministry of Science and ICT, to discuss policy–industry alignment, implementation challenges, and opportunities for collaboration.
The discussion emphasized that AI accessibility is not only a social priority, but also a key driver of economic growth, highlighting the importance of SME adoption and the need for clear frameworks and standards to reduce uncertainty and support practical implementation in real-world settings.
Through this seminar, ECCK reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating public–private dialogue and advancing a more inclusive and competitive digital ecosystem in Korea.