The competition for artificial intelligence (AI) hegemony is now expanding into the physical world a..
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Publish Date: 2026-05-03 03:02:00
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- South Korea plans to invest 1.3 trillion won in AI and ICT R&D this year, focusing on AI models and semiconductors.
- The country aims to develop an independent AI foundation model and agentic AI for autonomous actions.
- Significant investment in physical AI technologies, including robots, autonomous driving, and manufacturing, with a focus on enhancing robot brains and developing a World Foundation Model.
- Development of three general-purpose technologies in physical AI: VLA foundation model, simulation platform, and low-power computing platform.
- R&D in universal artificial intelligence (AGI) and specialized neuromorphic processor unit (NPU) semiconductors for low-power, high-performance computing.
- Emphasis on cybersecurity and network security with foundational models for AI in base stations, 6G technology, and AI-based vulnerability detection.
- Collaboration with the Ministry of National Defense to accelerate AI incorporation through Defense AI Transformation (AX) and creation of five AI research bases.
- Increased funding for AI talent development, including new AI-centered university selections and expansion of mentoring programs.
