South Korea will hold its first international academic conference in the AI-for-science field, bringing together researchers and industry experts. The Ministry of Science and ICT will host AI4Sci Korea 2026 in Seoul from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. About 600 participants from 19 countries will present about 220 papers. The programme includes 15 session tracks, keynote speeches and policy forums, along with special sessions and an AI hackathon.

President Lee Jae-myung (이재명) said he will rationally reform regulations that no longer fit the times to strengthen the competitiveness of the broadcasting industry. In a congratulatory address read out at a Broadcasting Day event in Seoul, he praised broadcasters for driving K-content to the world’s centre and pledged to support autonomy and independence and build a “basic media society” guaranteeing participation, access and choice. Industry and parliamentary leaders also called for support.