{
  "id": 17751048,
  "title": "Ex-Kakao AI executive named head of public AI services task force",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/ex-kakao-ai-executive-named-head-of-public-ai-services-task-force-17751048",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-02T05:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20261102/ex-kakao-ai-executive-named-head-of-public-ai-services-task-force"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kim Se-woong, a former executive at Kakao responsible for AI synergy projects, has been selected to head a government task force focused on developing artificial intelligence services for the public. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced this on Monday, appointing Kim as the leader of the National AI Service Innovation Task Force. Kim's appointment is notable for his deep-rooted experience in AI services, covering areas such as technology development, commercialization, infrastructure, and organizational management. Prior to joining Kakao, Kim established and managed a tech startup named MightyWorks in 2009, subsequently taking on senior positions within Kakao's AI-related business and technological endeavors.\n\nThe Ministry highlighted that Kim's dual expertise in AI services and organizational management would prove instrumental in enabling the task force to establish itself swiftly and expedite the delivery of AI services. Kim emphasized that meaningful AI innovation extends beyond merely introducing novel technologies; it revolves around addressing the daily inconveniences experienced by individuals. Leveraging his background in AI technology and services, Kim aims to ensure the task force's initiatives directly translate into tangible benefits for the public.",
  "summary": "Kim Se-woong, a former Kakao executive overseeing AI synergy initiatives, has been appointed to lead a government task force developing artificial intelligence (AI) services for the public. According to the Ministry of Science and ICT on Monday, it has appointed Kakao’s former vice president as head of the National AI Service Innovation Task Force. Kim brings extensive experience in AI services,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}