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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the launching ceremony of the External Expert Advisory Group on Diplomatic AI on December 10, 2025, presided over by Minister Cho Hyun, and initiated a public-private cooperation system composed of experts from various fields. The advisory group is led by Professor Cha Sang-Kyun of Seoul National University and consists of experts from academia and industry.
The Diplomatic AI Advisory Group is expected to provide strategic advice and consultation for the successful implementation of the three-year diplomatic AI construction project, currently underway. The advisory group includes 12 experts, such as Professor Cha Sang-Kyun from Seoul National University, Professor Kim Seung-Joo from Korea University, and Professor Choi Kyung-Jin from Gachon University.
Minister Cho Hyun emphasized the innovation of diplomatic infrastructure using the latest technologies in an era of AI transformation and urged the active participation and advice of the advisory group to expand the strategic diplomatic horizon amid the rapidly changing international environment. He also listened to expert opinions on the direction of the diplomatic AI construction and discussed strategies for building a reliable diplomatic AI.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to continue close communication with experts from various fields to achieve a ‘Diplomatic AI’ that combines domain knowledge of the ministry with the expertise of the advisory group, leveraging the formation of this advisory group.