# South Korea Advances AI Policy Execution

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT has begun the second phase of its AI Policy Office, appointing Yeol Um as director to shift AI initiatives from foundational development toward industrial and public-service outcomes. Priorities include advancing the Dokpamo AI model, expanding AI data centers, and delivering public-facing AI services as the country pursues its goal of becoming a top-three global AI power. No specific solicitation, contract award, funding amount, or procurement deadline is identified in the signal.

- Technology providers and contractors can assess how their AI model, data-center, and public-service capabilities align with the ministry’s stated priorities; the announcement does not establish an open procurement opportunity.
- The emphasis on execution and measurable outcomes signals that future government initiatives may focus on demonstrable deployment and service impact rather than foundational development alone.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Ministry of Science and ICT
- National AI Strategy Committee

### Sources
- [MSIT launches second phase of AI policy office, putting AI top-three push to execution test](https://www.digitaltoday.co.kr/en/view/106737/msit-launches-second-phase-ai-policy-office-putting-ai-top-three-push-to-execution-test) - digitaltoday.co.kr