Government Accelerates 'Agent AI' Ecosystem Development... Entering the Era of One Agent per Person

The South Korean government is accelerating the development of an 'Agent AI' ecosystem, shifting AI competition toward execution capabilities. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced the 'Agent AI Initiative' during a joint ministerial meeting, emphasizing the need to connect data, systems, and workflows. The initiative includes three strategies: leading safety and trust standards, building an open execution ecosystem, and promoting demand-driven adoption. It also outlines measures to address security risks, develop evaluation tools, and create a private market for verified AI agents.