AI 시대 대한민국의 진로와 부산의 선택…11일 동서대에서 토론회

A panel discussion on the AI era and its implications for South Korea and Busan will take place at Dong-eu and Seo-eu Universities in Busan on November 11. The event, announced by Dong-eu University on the 9th, aims to diagnose South Korea's AI competitiveness and explore national policies and Busan's future development strategy in the context of fundamental changes in AI's impact on industries, economies, and societies.

As global AI competition intensifies, the discussion will examine South Korea's quest to become an AI superpower and Busan's role in leveraging the AI transformation as an opportunity for new growth and urban innovation. The panel will include government officials, academic experts, and industry professionals in AI. The event begins with an opening address by Dong-eu University President Jejung, followed by a series of themed discussions.

National ICT Strategy Council member and Chungang University professor, Chongseok Chang, will present on "Current Status of AI Competitiveness in South Korea and the Vision of the Lee Myung-bak Government." Busan's AI software director, Heegwan Lee, will discuss "Conditions for AI-related Industrial Clusters in Busan and a Specialized Strategy."

Dong-eu University Regional Community Research Institute Director Myungil Yoo will chair the general discussion, focusing on "Busan's AI Industrial Competitiveness and Future Growth Strategy." Panelists will examine AI adoption status and case studies in Shanghai, China, and highlight lessons for Busan. EY-Hong Kong Financial AI Center Senior Vice President Uk Seokwan will discuss "The Impact of AI Technology on Regional Economies and Emerging Industrial Opportunities."

Naver consultant Myeonggil will examine "The Need for AI Industrial Zones and Busan's Growth Potential," proposing AI-centered industrial zones and the construction of related industrial ecosystems to boost Busan's growth prospects. Dong-eu University President Jejung concluded, "Through this panel, we aim to connect national AI policies with local industrial development strategies and explore practical ways for Busan to secure new urban competitiveness in the AI era."