The San Francisco AI Declaration: Redefining the ROK-U.S. Alliance

샌프란시스코 AI 선언, 한미동맹의 새 장 Welcome to Within the Frame where we bring the most pressing issues across the globe into focus, I'm Kim Mok-yeon. President Lee Jae Myung has wrapped up the U.S. leg of his overseas tour, where artificial intelligence took center stage. During his visit to San Francisco, he unveiled the San Francisco AI Declaration, outlining Korea's ambition to become a key player in the global AI supply chain while expanding the Korea-U.S. alliance beyond traditional security into technology and innovation. So what does this declaration mean for the future of the alliance and Korea's role in the global AI landscape? To discuss that, we're joined by Professor Min Jeong-hun of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy. Welcome. 1. President Lee's visit to San Francisco focused on AI rather than security. What message do you think Korea was trying to send? 2. At the center of the visit was the San Francisco AI Declaration. From a diplomatic standpoint, what is its biggest significance? 3. The declaration presents Korea not just as a semiconductor supplier, but as a trusted AI partner. How could that reshape Korea's role in the Korea-U.S. alliance? 4. President Lee also said the alliance should expand beyond security into technology, innovation and startups. How significant is that shift? 5. Finally, what should we watch next to see whether the San Francisco AI Declaration develops into a lasting Korea-U.S. AI partnership? So that's the diplomatic picture. But ultimately, the success of the San Francisco AI Declaration will also be measured by its economic impact. From investment and innovation to Korea's competitiveness in the global AI race, let's take a closer look by connecting to Hwagyun Kim, Professor of Banking and Finance at Texas A&M University, Mays Business School. Welcome. 6. (KIM) Turning to the economic impact, among the main outcomes of the visit were the semiconductor partnerships between Korean companies and major global AI firms. How significant could those partnerships be? 7. (KIM) If those partnerships move forward, President Lee hopes to position Korea as both a global AI supply hub and a testing ground for AI technologies. How realistic is that goal? 8. (KIM) Even so, researchers and entrepreneurs still point to challenges like visa barriers, limited long-term research support and attracting global talent. Which of these do you see as the biggest obstacle? 9. (KIM) Finally, if you had to name one priority, what should the government focus on first to turn the San Francisco AI Declaration into lasting investment, innovation and economic growth? That will be all from us on Within the Frame. Be sure to tune in next time as we continue to explore the stories that matter. Until then, stay informed and engaged! #SouthKorea #UnitedStates #AI #Semiconductor #Partnership #Alliance #MinJeonghun #HwagyunKim #대한민국 #미국 #인공지능 #반도체 #공급 #협력 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook :   / arirangtvnews   📣 Youtube :    / @arirangcokrarirangnews   📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2026-07-28, 20:30 (KST)