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Why South Korea pursues independent AI models, eyes UAE to scale global demand

By Choonsik Yoo ( February 13, 2026, 04:39 GMT | Insight) -- South Korea is accelerating its push to develop independent foundation models as a strategic move to secure AI sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign systems, a senior official told MLex. The government aims to finalize its AI Action Plan by the end of February while clarifying a conditional “use first and compensate later” approach to copyright for gray-zone works. Officials are also seeking to expand global demand through partnerships with hubs such as the United Arab Emirates to spur private investment and scale innovation.South Korea’s pursuit of independent foundation models represents a deliberate strategic choice to secure sovereignty and national autonomy, as artificial intelligence has already emerged as critical infrastructure that can determine a nation’s future, one of the country’s most influential AI officials said....

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