National AI Strategy Committee to Oversee Mid- to Long-Term Measures for National Information Resources Service Fire

The Presidential National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy Committee will oversee the development of mid- to long-term measures in response to the fire at the National Information Resources Service. In particular, a dedicated task force including private-sector experts is expected to be launched.

Lim Moonyeong, Vice Chair of the AI Strategy Committee, stated on the 29th, "We are discussing the formation of a dedicated task force with private-sector experts, and it is expected to be announced later today," adding, "We will take a broad perspective to examine why such safety and security issues keep recurring."

On the 29th, as the nationwide network paralysis caused by the fire in the data center of the National Information Resources Service headquarters in Daejeon continues, a notice indicating that mail cannot be accepted is posted on an unmanned mail reception machine installed at Gwanghwamun Post Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul. 2025.9.29 Photo by Kang Jinhyung

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The Office of the President is continuing real-time monitoring regarding the fire. On this day, the fourth day since the fire at the Daejeon National Information Resources Service, President Lee Jaemyung has been receiving real-time updates on the situation. At the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters meeting the previous day (the 28th), President Lee instructed, "Restore the system even if it means working through the night." He especially emphasized the need to focus all efforts on resuming postal, parcel, and financial services, for which demand increases ahead of Chuseok.

It is expected that a report will also be made on the background of the lack of a fire response system. President Lee noted, "In 2023, there was also significant damage due to a large-scale network failure, and there are indications that the circumstances of this fire are very similar," calling for a thorough investigation.

A comprehensive inspection of other national infrastructure networks has also been announced. President Lee ordered, "Investigate swiftly and thoroughly from the ground up to ensure there are no issues at the root."

Both the ruling and opposition parties have called for rapid recovery and identification of the cause. Jeong Cheongrae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said at the Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly, "Do your utmost to quickly restore government systems to normal operation and minimize inconvenience for the public." Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, stated at the Supreme Council meeting held at Incheon Tourism Organization, "The most important thing is to first determine the cause of the fire, and the next is to restore operations quickly."

Lee Junseok, leader of the Reform Party, wrote on social media, "This is an issue that requires fundamental refactoring," and added, "It will require sufficient budget and time."

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