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제3차 신안보포럼(WESF) 만찬사(12.5)
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Remarks by H.E. Park Jin
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Korea
At the Gala Dinner
The 3rd World Emerging Security Forum
(December 5, 2023)
Good evening. It is a genuine privilege
to welcome all of you this evening.
I am thrilled to host this dinner
in celebration of our shared dedication
to global security, following a day of
thought-provoking discussions.
Special thanks to our distinguished speakers.
Another special thanks to our two partners,
CNAS, led by Mr. Richard Fontaine,
who is my good friend, and KAIST.
They outdid themselves in facilitating
today's fruitful exchanges.
Your presence here in Seoul
serves to emphasize the partnership
between our two organizations
which have worked together
in preparing for this meaningful venture.
Your insights have
not only enlightened us;
they have also challenged us to think
more deeply about the transformative impact of emerging technologies on global security.
To all of you, thank you for being here,
and I would like to thank
Professor Lee Gyun Min, Vice President of KAIST,
who is a biology life science specialist;
Ambassador Ed Kronenburg, from the Netherlands, who is the Special Envoy for the REAIM conference;
Director Dan Smith of SIPRI, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute;
Dean Xue Lan, Dean of Schwarzman College and also Institute for AI International Governance, Tsinghua Dàxué;
Ambassador Chafik Rachadi,
from the Kingdom of Morrocco,
who is one of the most active ambassadors in town –
thank you for being here;
And Dr. Kim Duyeon, Adjust Senior Follow of the Indo-Pacific Security Program of the CNAS.
And also, I’d like to thank all of you
for being here tonight and participating
in the day-long insightful discussions
and exchange of opinions among global experts.
I trust that this evening will provide an opportunity to relax and connect with friends.
Our discussions today have reinforced my belief: when we come together with open minds
and a shared vision,
we can meet any challenge head-on.
Today, we have cast a spotlight
on the extraordinary capabilities of AI,
a force that is revolutionizing
every aspect of our lives and
defining the modern era.
AI, which has long stirred our imaginations,
has been a staple of science fiction for years.
I’m a Trekkie myself
– I grew up with the Starship Enterprise,
but think back to the 1968 movie,
"2001: A Space Odyssey."
It tells the story of HAL 9000,
a sentient computer
of the spaceship "Discovery One”,
turning against its human companions
during a space voyage.
HAL 9000 told the human astronaut Dave Bowman
“This mission is too important for me
to allow human to jeopardize it.”
That’s what it said.
Or more recently, a Marvel Universe movie,
the "Avengers: Age of Ultron," where Ultron,
a supervillain with human emotions,
an AI created by the protagonist Tony Stark,
or Iron Man, deems humanity a threat to peace,
and targets the very protectors
it was created to assist.
These are movies and stories, spanning decades,
reflecting our current concerns about AI:
the fear of creating something beyond our control, something unpredictable; something unstoppable.
And this concern surrounding AI is not only from these imaginary scenarios.
It also comes from its misuse in our current reality.
The use of deepfake technology
in the upcoming movie "Here" by Robert Zemeckis(로버트 저메키스)
to de-age Tom Hanks, for instance,
exemplifies how technology can distort reality.
The implications of such technology are stark, heralding an era where disinformation can be manufactured with chilling authenticity.
But, we should not also forget,
that the benefits and utility and also good things
that these advanced technologies can bring to human society is huge and immense,
and this is something that perhaps
we cannot prevent from happening.
Our history is a testament to turning challenges
into opportunities through innovation and resilience.
So, let us not be driven by concern, or fear.
Rather, let us overcome the silos and promote a healthy, open dialogue.
Governments, academia, industry,
civil society, and thought leaders –
each of us holds a piece of a larger puzzle.
By working together,
we can harness the power of
emerging technologies for
the greater good of humanity.
In his book “The Age of AI”,
The late Henry Kissinger emphasized the need
For modern-day Descartes and Kant figures.
They are capable of elucidating what humanity is creating, and the implications of this creation
in the age of AI.
It was in this spirit that
Korea has launched
the World Emerging Security Forum this year.
Our aim is to collectively understand
and explore ways to address
these emerging threats.
And today's fruitful exchanges
reinforce our dedication to this
ongoing global dialogue.
I have heard a lot of good, positive response
from the participants today in this Forum,
which is really exciting.
We can build further momentum
on these efforts
with the expertise of organizations
such as CNAS and also KAIST, in this endeavor.
So, thank you once again for participating
in this timely and very important conference,
and also for your invaluable contributions,
including Dr. Scharre,
whom I met with CEO Richard Fontaine
in Washington a couple of years ago.
We discussed preparing this seminar,
which is a very successful one now.
I appreciate your contribution.
Let’s build a more secure
and prosperous world together.
Thank you very much. 감사합니다. /FIN/