Science minister to pitch Korea's capabilities at India AI Impact Summit

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon will attend the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026, slated to run from Monday through Feb. 20 in New Delhi, leading the Korean government delegation. The summit is expected to serve as a high-level platform that gathers representatives from about 100 countries, as well as industry and academic leaders, to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) governance and its social impact. This year’s event will be the fourth summit, and it is especially meaningful as it will be hosted for the first time in a developing nation. During the event, Bae plans to emphasize the importance of global cooperation to ensure that advances in AI technology translate into shared prosperity for humanity, underscoring Korea’s intent to play a leading role. He will also present on the country’s experience in digital transformation across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing and education; its strength in semiconductors and digital infrastructure; and its policy experience with the recently-implemented revised AI basic law. “The India AI