About PCFIR
Overview
The PCFIR deliberates upon and coordinates important policy matters pertaining to the development and acquisition of new science and technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) and data technology, as well as new industries and services necessary for Korean society’s adaptation to the 4th Industrial Revolution. The committee’s legal basis can be found in the Presidential Decree on the Creation and Management of the PCFIR, promulgated and effective as of August 22, 2017.
Roles
- Deliberates upon and coordinates policy measures submitted by various ministries and the committee members.
- Organizes public campaigns related to the 4th industrial Revolution and encourages public participation.
- Prepares the groundwork for regulatory and institutional reforms in support of public-private partnerships; and
- Fosters ecosystems for new industries (Special Committee on Smart City, Special Committee on Digital Healthcare, etc.).
The PCFIR discussions and reviews matters pertaining to the following.
- National master plans and strategies related to the 4th Industrial Revolution;
- Executive plans and major policies of various ministries regarding the 4th Industrial Revolution;
- Measures to support the advancement of science & technology and the development & innovation of core technologies(AI, ICT, etc.) necessary for the 4th Industrial Revolution; and
- Measures to foster new industries and services created through the integration of intelligent technologies into existing industries.
Directions of the PCFIR
- Address
- 13F KT bldg., 178 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Rep. of Korea 03154
- Fax
- +82-2-750-4769
- 4thir@korea.go.kr
- Subway
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- Line 5 : Gwanghwamun station, Exit 2
- Line 1 Jonggak station, Exit 1 ▶ toward the Gwanghwamun ▶ turn right at the crossroads of Gwanghwamun
- Line 3 Gyeongbokgung station, Exit 6 ▶ toward sejong-daero ▶ at the opposite side of the Sejong Center for Performing Arts
- Bus
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- Blue Bus (inter-regional line) : 103, 109, 150, 401, 402, 406, 606, 700, 704, 706, 707
- Green Bus(local line) : 1020, 1711, 7016, 7022, 7212
- Red Bus(metropolitan line) : 1005-1, 5000, 5005, 5500, 5500-1, 5500-2, 7900, 9000, 9000-1, 9401, 9730
Organization
Organization, Member of the PCFIR, PCFIR Secretariat
Organization
presidential committee on the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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Introduction members to the 4th Industrial Revolution Committee

Sungroh Yoon
Prof. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University
- M.S.and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Standford University
- Research Engineer, Intel Corp. Silicon Valley, the U.S.
- Associate Prof. of Electrical Engineering, Korea University

Kyungbaek Kim
Chonnam National University, Korea
- B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
- Researcher, University of California, Irvine, USA.

SungJoon Kim
LENDIT Corp.
- B.A. in Industrial Design, KAIST, Korea
- CEO of J3T
- Chairman of Marketplace Finance Council
- Commissioner of Korea Startup Forum, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Jongmin Kim
Kangwon National Univ.
- Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University
- Motion Capture Researcher and Developer, Weta Digital, New Zealand
- Research Prof., Institute for Imbedded Software, Hanyang Univ., Korea

hwajoon kim
Advisor to Coinplug Inc.
- B.A. in History, Yonsei Univ. Korea
- Secretary to the Prime Minister for Civil Affairs
- Permanent Vice President of Korea Blockchain Association

Moon Yeojeong
Director of IMM Investment
- B.S.,M.S. and Ph.D. in Yonsei Univ. College of Medicine, Clinician
- Gynecologist at Severance Hospital, Sinchon, Seoul

Park, Myungsoon
SK Telecom
- Ph.D. in Technology Policy, Yonsei Univ., Korea
- Head of Future Technology Center, SK Telecom
- Team Leader, Future Business Development, SK Telecom

Park S.K.
Advisor to the President for Science and Technology, Office of the President
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University(the U.S.)
- Prof. of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Yu Rang Park
Prof. of Computer Engineering, Kangwon Univ. Korea
- Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics, Seoul National University, Korea
- Researcher of CSP R&D, Samsung SDS
- Prof. of Health Innovation Big Data Center, Asan Medical Center, Seoul

Seo, Kyong Ran
IBK Economic Research Institute
- Ph.D. in Business Administration, Univ. of Seoul
- Researcher of Korea Development Institute(KDI)
- Assistant Secretary to the President for SMES and Start-ups

Alice Haeyun Oh
KAIST, Korea
- Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
- Researcher, HP Labs

Lee Donggyu
Kakao Mobility Corp.
- M.B.A in Yonsei School of Business, Korea
- Team Leader in Smart Grid and Smart City, SK Telecom
- Director and Team Leader of External Cooperation, Kakao Mobility

Sang Yong Lee
Konkuk Univertity, Korea
- M.A. in Law, Korea University
- Judge, Seoul Central District Court, Korea
- President of Korean Association for Artificial Intelligence and Law

Lisa Yekyung Lee
Sogang Graduate School, Korea
- Ph.D. in Educational Technology, Purdue University, U.S
- Vice President of the Korean Society for Educational Technology
- Senior Researcher of the Korea Human Resources Research Center

Yang-Ja Jang
IoT Research Center, Pusan National Univ. Kor.
- Ph.D. of Industrial Engineering, SNU, Korea
- Junior Researcher of Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
- Senior Researcher of LG CNS

Juneyoung Jang
SHIN & KIM LLC.
- M.A. in Law, Yonsei Univ., Korea
- Deputy Director, Korea Communications Commission, Ministry of Information and Communication
- Advisory lawyer to the Personal Information Protection Commission

JiWon Joo
Camp Cloud
- MBA, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
- PhD, Materials Engineering, Seoul National University
- Senior Vice President of Product Marketing, SKT
- Chief Marketing Officer of GS HomeShopping
- Consultant of Boston Consulting Group

Choi Seongjin
President of Korea Startup Forum
- MA Cand of Law, Hanyang Univ. Korea
- General Manager of External Cooperation, Daum Communications
- Executive Secretary of the Korea Internet Corporation Association

Han Jeongsuk
Head of Policy Research Office Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator
- Ph.D. of Economics, Seoul National University, Korea
- Team Leader, Consulting Service, LG CNS

Andrew Hong
FITT.Corp.
- MA of Education, Graduate School of Chungang Univ. Korea
- Associate Researcher, Seoul National University of Sport Science
- P.E. teacher, Kaywon Middle School of Arts, Korea

Hwang Seonja
Deputy Director, Research Center, Federation of Korean Trade Unions
- Ph.D. in Labor Environment, Soongsil Univ. Korea
- Researcher of Korea Development Institute
- Member of the Economic Democratization Committee, Seoul City Government

Koo Yun-cheol
Office for Government Policy Coordination
- 2018-2020 2nd Vice Minister of Economy and Finance
- 2017 Deputy Minister for Budget, Ministry of Economy and Financen

KWON DEOK CHEOL
Ministry of Health and Welfare

Byeon Chang-Heum
Minister for Land, Infrastructure and Transport
- CEO of Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH)
- Member of the Special Committee on Urban Regeneration
- Member of the Presidential Committee on Balanced National Development
- CEO of Seoul Housing & Communities Corporation (SH)

Sung Yun-mo
Minister, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Missouri
- Commissioner of Korean Intellectual Property Office
- Deputy Minister, Economic Policy Coordination Office, Office for Government Policy Coordination
- Spokesperson/Director General for Policy Coordination, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
Yoo Eun-hae
Ministry of Education
- 2017 Chief Spokesperson of the Presidential Campaign Team of Candidate Moon Jae-in
- 2017 Member of the Policy Planning Advisory Committee of the Moon Jae-in Government on Social Affairs
- 2017 Chair of the Policy Coordination Committee of the Democratic Party of Korea on Education, Culture and Broadcasting
- 2017 Assistant Administrator of the
Yoon, Jong In
Personal Information Protection Commission
Eun Sung-soo
Financial Services Commission
- Chairman & President of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM)

Lee Jae-kap
Minister, Ministry of Employment and Labor
- M.A. in Labor and Industrial Relation, Michigan State Univ.
- President of Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service
- Vice Minister, Ministry of Employment and Labor

Jeon Hae-cheol
Minister of the Interior and Safety
- May 2012 – Present Member of the 19th, 20th and 21st National Assembly
- July 2020 – Dec. 2012 Chairman of the Intelligence Committee, National Assembly
- Aug. 2019 – May 2020 Executive Secretary of the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts, National Assembly
- July 2017 – Dec. 2020 Director of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation
- Aug. 2016 – Jan. 201

adminChung Sye-kyun
- Chairman of the committee with the ruling party, the Blue House and the government to examine the situation and provide countermeasures in response to Japan export regulations
- Speaker of the National Assembly
- Democratic Party of Korea-Economic Competence Party Committee Joint Committee Chairman
- Executive Advisor to the Democratic Party of

Choi Kiyoung
Minister, Ministry of Science and ICT
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Standford University
- Prof. of Electrical Engineering, Seoul National University
- Chair of SoC Design Committee, Institute of Electronics and Information Engineers
- Director of Neural Processing Research Center

Hong Nam-ki
Ministry od Economy and Finance
- Dec 2018 ~ PresentDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance
- May 2017 ~ Nov 2018Minister of Office for Government Policy Coordination
- Jan 2016 ~ May 20171st Vice Minister, Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning
- Mar 2013 ~ Jan 2016Secretary to the President for Planning, Office of the President
Committee Composition
Committee: Consists of 33 members, including one chairperson, The Committee’s inaugural members include Sungroh Yoon as the chairperson.
- The Committee’s inaugural members include Sungroh Yoon as the chairperson, the Science Advisor to the President as the administrator, the private sector experts, and the ministers of participating departments (Science and ICT; Trade, Industry and Energy; Employment and Labor; SMEs and Startups; Land, Infrastructure and Transport).
The PCFIR includes: the Innovation Subcommittees for various fields of expertise, Special Subcommittees for in-depth discussions on specific policy issues, and Committee secretariat.
- Innovation Subcommittees: The PCFIR consists of three Innovation Subcommittees on Science and Technology, Industry and Economy, and Social system.
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Area of Expertise of Innovation Subcommittees
Area of Expertise of Innovation Subcommittees | Description of Science & Technology, Industrial Economy, Social Institutions Science
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TechnologyScientific and technological development, network development, strengthening of data production and utilization technologies, and countermeasures for addressing the expected side effects of the 4th Industrial Revolution Industry
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EconomyFostering ecosystems for innovative tech startups, integrating intelligent technologies into existing industries, and developing new service Social
systemInnovation of employment and welfare policies, educational refoms to foster creativity, legal and policy reforms to slove real social problems, and international and community relations - Special Subcommittees: The PCFIR operates a number of subcommittees to ensure thorough discussions on various issues related to the 4th Industrial Revolution, including Smart City and Digital Healthcare.
- PCFIR secretariat: provides administrative support for the Committee, including assistance with the organization of meetings.Headed by Mr. Youngjin Choi, and consisting of 5teams (the Planning and Coordination; General Affairs; Technology and Industry; Regulatory Reform; Social Innovation).
PCFIR Secretariat
Name | Responsibility | Contact (750) |
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Park Y.K |
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Planning and Coordination team |
Kim, Kkok Ma Eum |
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4720 |
Park Bo Kyeong | 4722 | ||
Park Ji-Hyang |
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4725 | |
LEE Kukhwa |
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4721 | |
Kwon, Soon Young |
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4727 | |
Jeong, Yun Hee |
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4726 | |
Oh, Jung yun |
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4724 | |
Lee, Jong Keun |
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4745 | |
General Affairs team |
Lee Chong-A | 4730 | |
OH Chaeeun |
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4734 | |
Jee, Byoung Suk |
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4731 | |
Park, Jeong Soo |
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4702 | |
Seo, Min Joo |
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4701 | |
Lee, Eon yong |
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4732 | |
Technology and Industry team |
Kim Wansoo |
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4740 |
Park Joon Young |
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4746 | |
LEE MUNHWAN |
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4743 | |
Wang HeeDae |
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4742 | |
Park H.Y |
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4741 | |
KIM Sehwan |
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4744 | |
Regulatory Reform team |
Kang, gui hyung |
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4750 |
Kim KwangSoo |
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4751 | |
JANG Woon young |
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4752 | |
Social Innovation team |
HAN SONGHEE | 4760 | |
Han Seong Min | 4763 | ||
KIM JAE KEUK |
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4762 | |
EMPTY |
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4780 | |
PYO, Dae Bum |
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4761 | |
Kwon, Ae Kyong |
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4764 |
The People-Centered Response Plan for the 4th industrial Revolution to Promote Innovative Growth
Realization of People-Centered Fourth Industrial Revolution, Participated in by All and Enjoyed by All
Basic Direction |
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Engine Technologies
- Secure competitiveness in intelligent technology
- Foster innovative growth engines
- Improve R&D system
Infrastructure & Ecosystem
- Create a hyper-connected intelligent technology network
- Strengthen basis for data creation and sharing
- Improve new industry regulations
- Transform SMEs and venture-backed companies /regional hubs into growth engines
Future Social Changes
- Support the development of key personnel
- Innovate educational system in preparation for future social changes
- Expand the employment security net
- Strengthen measures for addressing adverse cyber effects and cyber ethical issues
Regulatory and Institutional Reform Hackathon
Overview
Now that the 4th Industrial Revolution is upon us, new institutional issues are arising amid the birth of new industries and destruction of the old order. The PCFIR encourages public debates on these issues and controversies, involving acute conflicts of interest, hoping to find suitable answers and solutions through discourse
- The PCFIR serves as the intermediator and coordinator of these debates and helps participants discuss and find specific reform measures.
Characteristics of the Hackathon
- Issues on the agenda, solutions, and executive plans must all be identified and selected based on the consensus of participants.
- Participants face no limits to their speech, but professional facilitators will mediate the debates.
- Working together, the participants draft a final version of the consensus, which is then relayed to the respective ministries and departments. The results of the debates are monitored and checked.
Process
Preparations
- Decide on the issues to be discussed.
- Select participants, including those from both the public and private sector.
- Organize preliminary discussions/meetings, both online and offline, for the analysis and finalization of the issues on the agenda and the detailed debate plan.
Hackathon
- Share core issues.
- Organize debates (opening → discussion → convergence).
- Draft plans for regulatory and institutional reforms.
- Organize meetings with policymakers.
- Draft the final consensus.
Follow-up
- Produce detailed action plans.
- Monitor and follow up with the government and National Assembly’s implementation of the plans.
- Confirm progress on a quarterly basis, and share feedback with Hackathon participants.