Seoul: The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) co-hosted a conference with the central bank focusing on economic growth through artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This event brought together key figures including Chey Tae-won, the leader of SK Group and KCCI, and Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Rhee Chang-yong, who discussed strategies for fostering corporate growth in an AI-driven environment.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the conference also addressed concerns about a potential AI bubble and appropriate corporate responses to related risks. Experts at the event emphasized the necessity for companies to enhance their AI competitiveness to secure their future.

Lee Hong-lak, head of LG AI Research, highlighted the critical nature of AI transformation for corporate competitiveness. Additionally, BOK job market researcher Oh Sam-il pointed out that wages for AI experts in South Korea are rising but still lag behind those in advanced countries, contributing to the migration of AI talent abroad.