S. Korea and U.N. Discuss N. Korean Nuclear Issue and Military AI
South Korea and the U.N. held discussions on North Korea's nuclear program and military AI.
South Korea and the U.N. held discussions on North Korea's nuclear program and military AI.
On November 13, 2026, senior officials from South Korea and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs met in Seoul to address pressing concerns regarding North Korea's nuclear capabilities and the responsible use of military artificial intelligence (AI).
The meeting, which featured South Korea's Vice Foreign Minister for Strategy and Intelligence, Jeong Yeon-doo, and U.N. High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, occurred during the Korea-U.N. Conference on Disarmament and Nonproliferation.
During the talks, Jeong emphasized the importance of international collaboration to ensure that AI is utilized responsibly within military contexts, highlighting South Korea's proactive role in advocating for a U.N. resolution on military AI.
Nakamitsu cautioned that advancements in AI and other technologies could lead to new vulnerabilities and increase the risks of miscalculations in military engagements. She underscored the necessity of adhering to international law throughout the development and deployment of AI technologies.
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