South Korea launches tripartite committee on AI and labour
The new body will study job changes, worker data use and AI adoption in industry.
South Korea’s Economic, Social and Labor Council (ESLC), a presidential advisory body, has launched a tripartite committee to examine the impact of AI on labour and workplaces. The committee brings together labour, business, government, and public interest representatives for a year-long dialogue on AI-related workplace changes.
The committee held its first meeting in Seoul and will examine how AI adoption may affect employment patterns and industrial workplaces. The 17-member body is chaired by former presidential jobs secretary Hwang Deok-soon and includes labour, business, government and public interest representatives.
According to the ESLC, discussions will focus on AI adoption, changes to jobs and work tasks, worker data collection, and support measures linked to workforce transitions. The initiative is expected to include expert consultations and workplace assessments examining practical uses of AI technologies.
The launch comes amid broader public debate about automation, humanoid robotics, and potential labour-market disruption linked to AI technologies. ESLC Chair Kim Ji-hyung said the discussions aim to balance technological development, industrial competitiveness, and labour market stability in South Korea.
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