Amid the rapidly evolving global AI race, China’s artificial intelligence strategy presents both critical insights and challenges for Korea.
The Economic Security Cluster of the Institute for Future Strategy, Seoul National University, is pleased to host a forum titled “China’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Korea’s Challenges.”
This event will provide an in-depth analysis of China’s AI rise and explore the opportunities and policy challenges Korea faces in this shifting technological landscape.
We warmly invite your interest and participation.

Title: China’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Korea’s Challenges
Date & Time: Friday, October 24, 2025 | 2:00–5:00 PM
Venue: Yeongwon Hall, Seoul National University Asia Center
Host: Economic Security Cluster, Institute for Future Strategy, Seoul National University

Program

Opening Remarks

Session 1: Presentations

• Byung-Yeon Kim (Distinguished Professor, Department of Economics, Seoul National University)
  The Reality and Shadow of China’s AI Rise

• Seo-In Baek (Professor, Department of Chinese Studies, Hanyang University)
  China’s Innovation System in Artificial Intelligence: Success Factors and Challenges

• Byung-Sun Jung (Professor, Graduate School of Management of Technology, Sogang University)
  China’s AI Rise and Korea’s Policy Challenges in AI Development

Session 2: Discussion Panel

• Seok-Beom Kwon (Professor, School of Business and Technology Management, KAIST)

• In-Joo Sohn (Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Seoul National University)

• Byung-Goo Kim (Professor, KDI School of Public Policy and Management)