South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment



News South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment The move comes after the ROK military was put in the hot seat for failing to quickly detain a man crossing the border Won-Gi Jung April 15, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Republic of Korea Armed Forces Months after the South Korean military was put in the hot seat for failing to quickly apprehend a North Korean man crossing the border, the country’s defense ministry said it will install an artificial intelligence-powered monitoring system along one of the world’s most heavily-militarized borders. On Thursday, the Ministry of National Defense said the AI system will first be deployed on a trial basis at the area monitored by the South Korean Army’s 22nd Division. The division’s commander, Major Gen. Pyo Chang-soo, was held responsible for the defector’s crossing in February and fired as a consequence. Months after the South Korean military was put in the hot seat for failing to quickly apprehend a North Korean man crossing the border, the country’s defense ministry said it will install an artificial intelligence-powered monitoring system along one of the world’s most heavily-militarized borders. On Thursday, the Ministry of National Defense said the AI system will first be deployed on a trial basis at the area monitored by the South Korean Army’s 22nd Division. The division’s commander, Major Gen. Pyo Chang-soo, was held responsible for the defector’s crossing in February and fired as a consequence. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment

The move comes after the ROK military was put in the hot seat for failing to quickly detain a man crossing the border

Won-Gi Jung April 15, 2021

South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment

Republic of Korea Armed Forces

Months after the South Korean military was put in the hot seat for failing to quickly apprehend a North Korean man crossing the border, the country’s defense ministry said it will install an artificial intelligence-powered monitoring system along one of the world’s most heavily-militarized borders.

On Thursday, the Ministry of National Defense said the AI system will first be deployed on a trial basis at the area monitored by the South Korean Army’s 22nd Division. The division’s commander, Major Gen. Pyo Chang-soo, was held responsible for the defector’s crossing in February and fired as a consequence.