Pohang: The Rising AI Hub City in South Korea
Key Ideas
  • Pohang, transitioning from a steel industry city to a high-tech hub, aims to become a key player in the AI industry and is seeking to attract a national AI computing center.
  • The city's optimal conditions include abundant research facilities, talent, stable power supply, and innovative projects like the development of a smart manufacturing ecosystem.
  • With a focus on AI technology, Pohang's goal is to drive innovation and convergence with traditional industries, positioning itself as a leading AI hub city in Korea.
  • The establishment of the AI computing center will not only boost regional development but also enhance Korea's overall industry through strategic planning and strong industrial foundations.
The article highlights Pohang, a city in South Korea, as it positions itself to become a significant player in the AI industry. With the establishment of the National AI Committee and a vision to be one of the 'three AI powers,' South Korea is in a race with countries like the United States and China for global AI supremacy. Pohang, known for its transition from a steel city to a high-tech industrial hub, is strategically seeking to host the National AI Computing Center to accelerate its growth in the AI sector. The city's abundant research facilities, talent pool, stable power supply from nearby nuclear plants, and plans for renewable energy sources like hydrogen fuel cells make it an ideal location for the center. Additionally, Pohang's focus on developing a smart manufacturing ecosystem and AI-related infrastructure projects further solidify its goal to become a leading AI hub city in Korea. The Mayor of Pohang envisions the city's AI industry development not only fostering regional growth but also driving innovation and convergence with traditional manufacturing industries, ultimately shaping Pohang as a sovereign AI hub city in Korea.
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