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South Korea Co-Chairs Global AI Summit in India, Pushes Human-Centric Tech

South Korea's Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon co-chaired the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence council meeting in New Delhi with Singapore. He emphasized the need for responsible AI use and shared South Korea's progress in AI infrastructure and talent development. On the sidelines, Minister Bae held key bilateral meetings with digital and technology leaders from Singapore, India, and the United States. The summit served as a platform for sharing AI policies and expanding the technology's impact across the Global South.

Key Points: S. Korea Co-Chairs Global AI Partnership Meeting in New Delhi

  • Global AI governance discussed
  • South Korea shares infrastructure plans
  • Bilateral meetings held with key nations
  • Focus on human-centric AI principles
  • Promoting AI across the Global South
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S. Korean science minister co-chairs global AI partnership meeting in India

Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon co-chaired GPAI meeting, discussing AI policy, infrastructure, and global cooperation with Singapore and India.

"AI is a key engine that is reshaping the broader economy and society - Bae Kyung-hoon"

Seoul, Feb 20

Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon on Friday co-chaired the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence council meeting with Singapore in New Delhi, discussing global strategies to promote human-centric artificial intelligence, the science ministry said.

The GPAI is a partnership of 44 countries, including members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), promoting the development and use of AI under the OECD AI Principles. South Korea and Singapore became co-chairs of the body in 2026, reports Yonhap news agency.

"AI is a key engine that is reshaping the broader economy and society," Bae said in a release. "We should not only discuss its potential, but seek responsible use and generate tangible outcomes."

Bae introduced South Korea's progress in securing infrastructure and talent for the AI drive, noting the country aims to share such assets with the global community.

On the margins of the event, Bae held separate meetings with Singaporean Digital Minister Josephine Teo and Indian Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss cooperation in the AI industry.

The science minister also met with Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, to exchange views on the AI policy directions of the two countries and discuss detailed measures to implement the Technology Prosperity Deal signed in October.

Meanwhile, Kyung-hoon also shared South Korea's vision and latest policies in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry on Thursday.

Bae took part in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which kicked off Thursday (local time) in New Delhi for a two-day run, sharing visions on utilising AI technology to serve the common values of humanity, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT.

The ministry said the summit served as a venue for countries to share their respective efforts to harness the impact of AI technology and expand the drive across the Global South.

The science minister shared South Korea's AI transformation policies and the country's experience in implementing the AI Basic Act, highlighting Seoul's efforts to foster solidarity with the global community.

- IANS

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Priya S
"Human-centric AI" is the right focus. With our vast population and diverse needs, India must ensure AI development prioritises solving local problems - from agriculture to healthcare - and doesn't just copy Western models. Good discussions are a start, but implementation is key.
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Rohit P
While summits are good for optics, I hope our minister pushed for tangible tech transfer and joint R&D projects. South Korea's experience with the AI Basic Act could be very useful for our own policy framework. Let's move beyond talk to action.
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Sarah B
As someone working in Bangalore's tech sector, this is promising. International partnerships can accelerate our AI ecosystem. The mention of expanding the drive across the Global South is crucial - technology should bridge gaps, not widen them.
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Vikram M
Good step, but we need to be careful. "Sharing assets with the global community" sounds nice, but we must ensure our data sovereignty and protect our digital public infrastructure. Hope our negotiators are keeping national interest at the forefront.
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Kavya N
This is the way forward! 🤝 India has the talent, South Korea has the infrastructure and experience. Such collaborations can make AI development more inclusive. Looking forward to seeing Indian languages and contexts better represented in global AI models after this.

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