Ministerial Meeting on Economic Affairs and Growth Strategy Task Force (Feb.4, 2026)
On February 4, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun Cheol chaired the Ministerial Meeting on Economic Affairs and Growth Strategy Task Force at the Government Complex-Seoul to discuss the “Plan to Promote the National Agricultural AI Transformation (AX) Platform,” the “Measures to Foster the AI Industry through Public Procurement,” and the “KS Certification System Reform Measures.”
Key messages from DPM Koo’s remarks are as follows:
The world is currently entering an era defined by a rapidly accelerating “AI revolution.”
The new continent of AI is not a realm reserved for a select few explorers. It will become the foundation on which we all will live in the years ahead. All citizens must be able to take part in exploring this new frontier.
To this end, the government will make all-out efforts to support Korean companies in securing leadership in high-tech industries such as semiconductors and AI.
[Plan to Promote the National Agricultural AX Platform]
As part of these efforts, an AX platform will be established in the agricultural sector to address structural challenges facing Korean agriculture, such as the climate crisis and labor shortages.
To that end, the government and the private sector will jointly invest more than KRW 290 billion to launch an agricultural corporation within this year.
AI-based solutions for the agricultural and livestock sectors will be developed and provided to farmers, enabling the automatic management of optimal growing conditions and the diagnosis of pests and diseases. These measures will allow farmers of all backgrounds, including elderly and new farmers, to manage smart farms in a professional manner.
Furthermore, next-generation smart greenhouses and livestock facilities will be built and exported to help Korean smart farm models gain a first-mover advantage in global markets.
[Measures to Foster the AI Industry through Public Procurement]
Public procurement of AI products will be significantly expanded to create a stable demand base that supports the sustainable growth of innovative companies.
The government will ease entry requirements for AI products in the public procurement market and provide preferential treatment, such as additional evaluation points, during bidding and contracting processes.
An “AI-dedicated track” will be newly introduced in the evaluation of innovative products to facilitate the swift and seamless adoption of AI products in the public sector.
The government will comprehensively introduce AI into public procurement administration. Through this initiative, product analysis and evaluation, public construction cost estimation, and adjustments to strategic stockpiles will be upgraded to systems aligned with the AI era.
[KS Certification System Reform Measures]
Last but not least, the KS Certification System will be reformed for the first time in 60 years to actively support the commercialization of high-tech products such as AI and robotics.
Through diversified evaluation methods, developers and designers of high-tech technologies, in addition to manufacturers, will now be eligible for KS certification.
The government will strengthen inspections and enforcement from the customs clearance stage to prevent illegal products that misuse KS certification from being imported or distributed.
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