S. Korea's UN envoy named co-chair of global AI governance dialogue

What happened: South Korea's UN ambassador, Cha Ji-hoon, was appointed co-chair of a UN initiative on international AI governance cooperation, alongside Mutryce Agatha Williams of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Key numbers: Appointment made Friday by the UN General Assembly president. Dialogue scheduled for May 3-4, 2027. Why it matters: South Korea is expected to play a coordinating role in preparations for the next round of international discussions on AI governance, as the country seeks to become one of the world's top three AI powerhouses under the current Lee Jae Myung administration.

South Korea's UN ambassador, Cha Ji-hoon, was appointed co-chair of a UN initiative on international AI governance cooperation, alongside Mutryce Agatha Williams of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

South Korea is expected to play a coordinating role in preparations for the next round of international discussions on AI governance, as the country seeks to become one of the world's top three AI powerhouses under the current Lee Jae Myung administration.