TLDR: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol is championing the integration of artificial intelligence and other digital technologies within the ministry to significantly boost efficiency. During a ‘Changers’ meeting, he highlighted the establishment of an ‘AI Hub’ for employees to utilize generative AI tools and expressed openness to developing an internal generative AI solution.
On August 18, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Koo Yun-cheol, underscored the critical need for the Ministry to actively incorporate digital technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), to enhance operational efficiency. Speaking at a ‘Changers’ meeting held at the Government Sejong Hall, Deputy Prime Minister Koo emphasized a shift in the work environment to prioritize outcomes over traditional forms, stating, ‘We need to actively incorporate digital technologies such as AI into our work to enhance efficiency.’
The ‘Changers’ meeting, a gathering of employees dedicated to improving the Ministry’s work style and organizational culture, focused on the Ministry’s strategic direction and national transformation. Deputy Prime Minister Koo highlighted the importance of leveraging AI by citing the Ministry’s pioneering initiative: the establishment of an ‘AI Hub’ on its internet portal. This hub, a first among government ministries, allows employees free access to generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Perplexity.
During the meeting, an employee proposed the development of a generative AI solution specifically designed to operate within the Ministry’s internal network. In response, Deputy Prime Minister Koo instructed the relevant department to ‘actively consider this matter’ and to conduct an immediate review, signaling strong support for internal AI development.
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Beyond technological integration, Deputy Prime Minister Koo also stressed the importance of improving public perception of government policies by ‘finding answers on the ground.’ He urged the ‘Changers’ to lead as ‘on-site problem solvers’ and committed to minimizing unnecessary formalities like face-to-face reports and meetings to foster an organizational culture that supports work-life balance. He concluded by affirming continuous communication with employees, starting with the ‘Changers,’ to gather diverse opinions.
