{
  "id": 3678479,
  "title": "S. Koreans' level of AI utilization 1.7 times the global average: report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/s-koreans-level-of-ai-utilization-1-7-times-the-global-average-report",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-27T05:28:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260827006600320"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is markedly more advanced than the global average, according to a new report from Google Korea. The company's research, based on a survey by Public First, a London-based consultancy, reveals that 40 percent of South Korean respondents felt AI skills were a primary factor in hiring decisions. Additionally, 74 percent of Koreans expressed interest in education aimed at enhancing their AI abilities, a sentiment echoed by 85 percent of South Korean parents who prioritize AI learning over other subjects like math and English. The report also delved into the impact of AI education on worker productivity, revealing that advanced AI prompt writing education could cut employee work hours by a third, with an estimated annual productivity gain of 2.3 million won to 4.7 million won per person. The survey polled 1,057 adult South Korean citizens from April 17 to 30.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Koreans' level of artificial intelligence (AI) ...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Koreans' level of AI utilization 1.7 times the global average: report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/koreans-level-of-ai-utilization-1-7-times-the-global-average-report",
        "published": "2026-08-27T05:52:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}