Prime Minister Kim Meets UNDP Chief to Discuss AI Collaboration

by SONG YOONSEO Posted : May 21, 2026, 22:09Updated : May 21, 2026, 22:09
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok arrives at the Global AI Hub Vision Declaration ceremony at the Hyatt Hotel in Yongsan, Seoul on May 21, 2026.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok arrives at the Global AI Hub Vision Declaration ceremony at the Hyatt Hotel in Yongsan, Seoul. [Photo=Yonhap News]
 
Kim Min-seok, the Prime Minister of South Korea, met with Alexander de Croo, the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to discuss enhancing cooperation in global artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives and expanding collaboration with international organizations.
According to Yonhap News, during their meeting, Prime Minister Kim expressed gratitude for de Croo's leadership in facilitating South Korea's participation in the UNDP's Global AI Hub.
Earlier that day, the South Korean government hosted a Global AI Hub Vision Declaration ceremony in Seoul, attended by representatives from nine international organizations, including the UNDP, who united in their commitment to advancing the AI Hub.
Kim emphasized South Korea's intention to increase its contributions to international organizations, including the UN, as a responsible leading nation amid challenging global circumstances. He called for strengthened cooperation across various sectors.
Additionally, he urged greater involvement and support from the Korean public and businesses, including youth, in UNDP activities.
In response, de Croo noted, "The relationship between South Korea and UNDP began in the aftermath of the Korean War, but it has achieved remarkable progress. As a result, South Korea is now one of the most stable contributing countries to UNDP."
He added, "The Global AI Hub Vision Declaration we held today signifies the opening of new horizons for cooperation between South Korea and UNDP, and I will work to strengthen our collaboration further."



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