The government is shifting its policy focus from competing in AI model performance to expanding practical use across industries and daily life. Based on key AI policies such as DOKPA-MO (Independent AI Foundation Model) and AI data centers, the government will officially launch 'AI for All' by year-end to accelerate widespread AI adoption.
At the roundtable held at Seoul Gwanghwamun HJ Business Center on the 20th, Deputy Prime Minister Bae Kyung-hoon stated, "For DOKPA-MO, it is crucial not only to compete based on metrics or numbers but to achieve tangible results and ensure widespread adoption in industry and daily life."
Deputy Prime Minister Bae also commented on Motif Technologies, which failed the second evaluation of DOKPA-MO: "I personally believe they made a meaningful effort. They demonstrated that our startups can succeed." Motif's 'Motif3' achieved 47 points on Artificial Analysis's Intelligence Index (AAII), ranking 10th globally.
He also emphasized that government AI policy has moved beyond infrastructure building into the utilization phase. "Basic policy directions such as the AI highway, AI data centers, and three major mega-projects have been established, and the government is now moving forward," he said. "The time has come to focus on applying, utilizing, and expanding actual AI."
He particularly highlighted 'AI for All,' set to begin by year-end, as a turning point for AI expansion. "I believe that through 'AI for All' scheduled for year-end, we will reach the stage of full-scale expansion," he added. "By simultaneously promoting participation in 'AI for All' involving all companies engaged with DOKPA-MO and building AI data centers, we can create an opportunity for Korea to officially enter the AI era."
He also stressed that AI data centers must go beyond securing GPUs alone. "Preparing servers and racks and installing only GPUs is not enough," he explained. "CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU, NPU (Neural Processing Unit), and DPU (Data Processing Unit) must operate effectively, and memory management must be integrated."
He also emphasized the importance of software capabilities to connect AI models and hardware into actual services. "It is not enough to develop models; we must strengthen capabilities for practical operation and integration, as well as agent functions that can activate foundation models," he said. "As the inference market becomes active and we enter the agentic AI era, it will be crucial to determine how to handle large volumes of token demand."
The government plans to expand next year's budget for AI-related initiatives and strengthen support across the entire AI ecosystem, including domestic AI models, software, and NPU, DPU, and CXL (Compute Express Link). Deputy Prime Minister Bae emphasized, "We must move beyond proving potential and demonstrate that Korea is the center of the AI industry by generating actual revenue and profits."
Following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with AMD last month, the government will also support the construction of an open AI infrastructure ecosystem and facilitate global expansion for domestic companies. The government plans to participate in AMD's open AI infrastructure ecosystem and link it with domestic NPU companies to expand the AI ecosystem.
Deputy Prime Minister Bae stated, "It is important for domestic AI companies to participate in the global AI ecosystem and prove themselves in the world market. We will provide maximum support so that Korea can play a role as a global AI hub and showcase our technologies to the world market."
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