AI NewsWaveKorea-Japan regional industry forum expands cooperation on advanced materials, AI and robotics
Key points
- Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy holds Korea-Japan forum in Daegu on the 23rd
- Cooperation expands in advanced materials, AI and robotics
- Seeking joint research and models for use at industrial sites
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held the 22nd Korea-Japan (Hokuriku) Economic Exchange Conference in Daegu on the 23rd, together with Japan's Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry. Hellot reported that about 150 people from the two countries attended. Digital Daily, EBN and Newsis also covered the meeting.
Advanced materials, AI and robotics were cited as areas of cooperation. Hellot reported that the two countries are widening cooperation in future industries based on the manufacturing capabilities their regional industries have built up, and Digital Daily said the regional industries of Korea and Japan are expanding the potential for cooperation on the strength of their manufacturing capabilities.
Outlets stress different aspects of the cooperation. Digital Daily wrote that the key is finding cooperation models usable at industrial sites, such as joint research and smart factory applications, beyond technology exchange. EBN reported the plan is to expand joint research and industrial-site application and to find new growth engines through exchanges between regional companies. Newsis described a plan to link the manufacturing and research capabilities of regional companies and research institutes in both countries to promote joint research and technology exchange.