The Ministry of Trade is initiating artificial intelligence (AI) transition (AX) training for senior officials at the manager level and above. The aim is to accelerate the transition to an 'AI Native Ministry' by ensuring that policymakers leading the manufacturing AX (M.AX) understand the latest technological trends and industrial changes.
On August 14 and 18, the Ministry will hold AX lectures at the Government Sejong Center for senior officials. Since launching the 'M.AX Alliance' in September 2025, which includes manufacturing companies, AI firms, universities, and research institutions, the Ministry has been promoting AX as a core strategy across all sectors of manufacturing.
This training is designed to help officials who make M.AX policies and lead organizations understand AI technology trends and the direction of changes in the manufacturing sector, enabling them to effectively reflect this knowledge in policy and organizational operations. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the latest AI trends, strategic perspectives on manufacturing AX, and practical applications of AI in the workplace.
On August 14, Kim Ji-hyun, Vice President of the SK AI Committee, will discuss 'Latest AI Trends and Leadership Competencies,' explaining key technological developments such as generative AI and AI agents, as well as the role of leaders in guiding organizations. Additionally, Choi Jae-sik, a professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), will present on 'Implementing National Industrial Strategies through Manufacturing AI,' examining policies and corporate trends in major countries and suggesting responses for domestic manufacturing.
On August 18, Jeon Byeong-wook, Director of the Korea Automotive Technology Institute, will forecast the changes that physical AI will bring to industrial structures in his talk titled 'A New Era of Intelligence Opened by Physical AI.' Now Hyun, head of the AIX Strategy Office at KAIST, will introduce the characteristics of major generative AI tools and their applications in various work settings, focusing on safe usage.
This training is seen as a step towards not only supporting the manufacturing AI transition in the field but also transforming the internal work processes of the Ministry to be more AI-centered in policy design and execution. By enhancing the AI understanding of policy officials, the Ministry aims to more swiftly reflect technological changes and corporate demands in its policies.
The Ministry plans to use this training to improve officials' understanding of manufacturing AX and to faithfully incorporate changes in the industrial field into its policies, thereby accelerating the implementation of M.AX.
Minister Kim Jeong-kwan stated, 'M.AX is about innovating both the production methods of companies and the direction of government policy in manufacturing. By first understanding AX trends, officials must lead the transition of organizations and policies to achieve tangible results that can be felt in the field swiftly.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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