The ministry has designated July 3 to 10 as “Defense Data and AI Promotion Week.” (Image courtesy of the Ministry of National Defense)
SEOUL, Jul. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Ministry of National Defense announced on July 3 the launch of a specialized generative artificial intelligence (AI) service for defense operations, accessible through its internal network.
Similar to ChatGPT, the popular AI service developed by OpenAI, this new platform allows users to engage in chat-based interactions to query military regulations and terminology. The ministry expects the service to boost operational efficiency by offering specialized military translations and document summarization capabilities.
Initially, the service will be available to staff at the Defense Ministry and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The defense-oriented AI has already been trained on approximately 400,000 military documents, with plans to incorporate over 600,000 additional documents in the future. To address concerns about potential misinformation, a common critique of generative AI, the ministry stated that the system includes an indexing feature that provides sources for its responses.
“This AI service represents a significant step forward in modernizing our defense operations,” a ministry spokesperson said. “It will streamline processes and enhance decision-making capabilities across our defense infrastructure.”
The ministry has designated July 3 to 10 as “Defense Data and AI Promotion Week,” during which staff will receive training on utilizing the new AI service effectively.
Concurrent with the launch, the ministry is hosting exhibitions at its headquarters and at the Gyeryongdae military complex, showcasing AI-related achievements. These include an AI-powered coastal surveillance system capable of automatically analyzing video data to identify targets, and a virtual reality (VR) flight simulation system that enables AI-assisted air maneuver training.
Later on July 3, Defense Minister Shin Won-sik chaired a “Defense Data and AI Policy Report Meeting” to discuss cybersecurity measures and plans for implementing a defense-specific 5G network.
Kevin Lee (kevinlee@koreabizwire.com)
