[CONFERENCE] Higher education leaders call on universities to nurture human strengths in AI era
The Ministry of Education on Tuesday laid out a vision for universities to nurture students who can harness artificial intelligence (AI) while developing the distinctly human qualities needed to lead a rapidly changing society. The vision took center stage at the 2026 Korea Times Global Conference, titled “Beyond AI: Building human-centered leadership for next era,” highlighting the role of…
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Higher education leaders have called for universities to cultivate human strengths in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) at the 2026 Korea Times Global Conference, themed "Beyond AI: Building human-centered leadership for next era." The Ministry of Education emphasized that universities must equip students with essential human qualities such as questioning, independent thinking, sound judgment, and collaboration, as AI advances will elevate the significance of these capabilities.
Education Minister Choi Kyo-jin, represented by ministry spokesperson Jeong Byoung-ik, highlighted the pivotal role of universities in generating novel knowledge, bridging various disciplines and technologies, and preparing the upcoming workforce to spearhead change. The ministry pledged its assistance to universities in their endeavors to adapt and innovate, underscoring that investing in higher education is, in essence, investing in the future.
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