Aju Media Group has launched South Korea's first AI-focused economic broadcasting channel, ABC (AI Business Channel), on July 8.
The 'ABC Launch Ceremony' held at The Plaza Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, was attended by hundreds of officials from politics, industry, and media, who celebrated the channel's debut.
With its launch, ABC aims to embark on a new media experiment targeting the AI era. The channel plans to establish a comprehensive media system that connects newspapers, communications, digital platforms, and broadcasting, positioning itself as a specialized platform linking AI industry, policy, investment, and technology.
Kwak Young-gil, chairman of Aju Media Group, stated at the launch, "All industries, from semiconductors and data centers to robotics, autonomous driving, biotechnology, space industry, defense, and manufacturing, are being reshaped around AI. ABC will be the channel that first showcases the future of South Korea's economy and industry at the forefront of this change."
He added, "ABC aims to be more than just a news channel; we aspire to become the premier platform for economic insights, providing practical assistance to investors, business leaders, policymakers, and the public through fact-based reporting and in-depth analysis."
The launch ceremony featured an AI robot announcer, fitting for an AI-focused economic channel. An ABC promotional video created using AI was also unveiled. Messages of congratulations were delivered by President Lee Jae-myung, National Assembly Speaker Chung Jae-suk, Democratic Party floor leader Han Byeong-do, People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk, and other notable figures including Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol.
The day after the launch, on July 9, an AI ecosystem innovation forum will be held under the theme 'The Birth of New Media: Industrial Revolution Driven by the AI Ecosystem.' The forum will see participation from experts across government, industry, academia, and investment sectors.
Lee Sedol, a former professional Go player and special professor at UNIST, will deliver a keynote speech titled 'Ten Years After AlphaGo: The Era of New Illiteracy,' while Ryu Je-myung, Second Vice Minister of Science and ICT, will speak on 'South Korea as a Global AI Powerhouse.'
Jung So-young, CEO of NVIDIA Korea, will discuss the future direction of the AI industry, forecasting a new industrial revolution led by AI factories.
Aju Media Group aims to strengthen its role as a hub connecting the AI and media industries through this launch and the commemorative forum.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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