Although securing high-quality human resources in the artificial intelligence (AI) field has become ..
https://www.mk.co.kr/en/society/11963981
Publish Date: 2026-02-16 00:27:00
Source Domain: www.mk.co.kr
- Korea’s attractiveness to attract high-quality AI human resources is low due to compensation gaps and rigid research culture.
- Korea ranks between 30th to 40th globally in talent attraction, with a noticeable net outflow of AI talents in 2024 (-0.36 per 100,000).
- The government has initiated policies to attract top global AI talents but faces challenges in domestic talent development.
- Comparatively, the UK and Japan manage to attract AI talent effectively using various visa systems and policies.
- Suggestions include establishing unconventional compensation systems, fostering innovative research clusters, and creating stable environments for foreign and returning Korean talents.
