Youngju Oh, Minister of SMEs and Startups, hosted the ‘AI Deep-tech Challenge Kick-off Day’ event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, with global corporations such as LG Electronics and Qualcomm, and promising domestic AI startups, to promote the commercialization of AI technologies through demand-driven collaborations and support for market access. Minister Oh stated, “As the pace of AI technology accelerates in the global market, it is crucial for AI startups to quickly commercialize specialized AI technologies tailored to specific devices and industries. We will fully support these startups in commercializing their innovative AI technologies in collaboration with global companies.”