Ministry of Science and ICT Invites Diplomatic Missions from 56 Countries to 'World IT Show' for AI Cooperation Talks

Vice Minister Ryu Jemyung Introduces Korea's AI and ICT Policies to the Global Community

Ryu Jemyung, the Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT, is speaking at the 'K-Physical AI Round Table' held on the 23rd at EXCO.

The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on April 23 that it expanded global cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and information and communication technology (ICT) by inviting 85 members of diplomatic missions to Korea from 56 countries to the 'World IT Show 2026' held at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul.

This event was organized to simultaneously promote discussions on the domestic physical AI ecosystem and cooperation with the international community. The Ministry of Science and ICT introduced Korea's AI and ICT policies and technologies to the global community by inviting 85 diplomats from 56 countries—the largest number ever.

Ryu Jemyung, 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT, personally guided the diplomats through the exhibition, offering them opportunities to experience innovative AI and ICT products and services from Korean companies. In particular, at the newly established ‘Global Pavilion’ this year, 13 companies from six countries—including Vietnam—participated and showcased their own ICT technologies and products, further expanding the potential for international cooperation.

At the 'K-Physical AI Round Table' held in the morning, Vice Minister Ryu engaged in in-depth discussions with industry, academia, and research experts under the theme, "Building Korea as an Industrial Powerhouse through Full-Stack Independence in Physical AI." The round table, chaired by Professor Jang Youngjae of KAIST, featured participation from companies such as Maum AI, Movensys, MakinaRocks, and Pebblous, who shared challenges and development directions spanning technology, data, and industrial applications.

During the discussion, Vice Minister Ryu stated, "Even amid a competitive environment dominated by global big tech, Korea can secure sufficient competitiveness in the field of physical AI by combining its world-class manufacturing capabilities with AI technologies." He added, "The government will actively support the independence and expansion of the K-Physical AI ecosystem by securing core technology stacks, building data infrastructure, and expanding pilot projects."

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