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South Korea Unveils Quantum Vision at India AI Summit, Aims for Chip Dominance

South Korea's Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon presented the country's AI vision and policies at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. He highlighted Korea's recently enacted AI Basic Act, designed to regulate misinformation and other risks. Concurrently, the ministry unveiled an ambitious national roadmap to become the world's leading quantum chip producer by 2035. The plan includes fostering thousands of experts and businesses, and establishing dedicated quantum clusters to drive innovation.

Key Points: S. Korea Shares AI Vision, Quantum Roadmap at India Summit

  • Shared AI Basic Act framework
  • Outlined 2035 quantum chip goal
  • Announced plan for 5 quantum clusters
  • Discussed cooperation with AI industry leaders
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Science minister shares S. Korea's AI vision at India Impact Summit

Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon detailed Korea's AI policies and a new plan to become the world's top quantum chip producer by 2035 at the India AI Impact Summit.

"Quantum technology is a formidable innovation that will determine a nation's competitiveness in the post-AI era. - Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon"

Seoul, Feb 19

Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon shared South Korea's vision and latest policies in the artificial intelligence industry on Thursday at a global technology conference held in India, the ministry said.

Bae took part in the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', which kicked off on Thursday 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, reports Yonhap news agency.

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.

In January, South Korea formally enacted the AI Basic Act, establishing a regulatory framework against misinformation and other hazardous effects involving the emerging field.

On the margins of the event, Bae held a separate meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss cooperation in the AI industry, the ministry added.

Meanwhile, the science ministry on Thursday unveiled its road map to foster South Korea's quantum industry, aiming to become the world's top quantum chip producer by 2035.

The Ministry of Science and ICT said the plan includes fostering 10,000 experts in the field and nurturing 2,000 businesses, with the goal of securing homegrown quantum technologies that can deliver industrial breakthroughs by building advancements in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector.

The government will designate five locations by July to establish what it calls "quantum clusters" that will lead the country's quantum transformation, the ministry added.

"Quantum technology is a formidable innovation that will determine a nation's competitiveness in the post-AI era," Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said in a release.

"The government will mobilise all national capabilities across industry, academia, research institutions and the public sector to help South Korea emerge as a global hub for quantum technology and industry through the comprehensive plan and the cluster blueprint," he added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the focus on the "Global South". It's crucial that AI development isn't dominated by just a few Western countries. Partnerships like these can help ensure the technology benefits a wider range of societies and addresses different local challenges.
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Priya S
The AI Basic Act part is very relevant for us. We need a strong, clear regulatory framework in India too, to prevent misuse and deepfakes, but one that doesn't stifle innovation. Hope our policymakers were taking notes!
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Vikram M
Quantum clusters by July 2026? That's an aggressive timeline. South Korea's ability to execute on industrial policy is impressive. While the vision is good, I hope India's own quantum mission gets similar decisive action and funding, not just more conferences.
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Rohit P
Good to see the summit happening here. But we need to move beyond sharing visions to actual co-development. Can we have a joint India-Korea fund for AI startups solving problems in agriculture and healthcare? That's where the real impact will be.
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Michael C
The meeting with Anthropic's CEO is the key takeaway. South Korea is strategically aligning with top AI firms. India needs to attract such leaders for deeper collaborations, not just government-to-government talks. Our tech parks should be inviting them for long-term setups.

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