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South Korea opens military’s first AI transformation base
South Korea’s defense ministry has opened the Army’s first artificial intelligence transformation base in Pangyo, south of Seoul.
The facility will collect data and use AI models to train humanoid and multi-legged robots.
The goal is to develop robots for tasks such as carrying supplies into dangerous areas, removing land mines and disposing of explosives.
Using robots for this work could make military operations more efficient and reduce soldiers’ exposure to danger.
The ministry plans to connect technology developed by private companies with the military’s needs.
It plans to establish five AI bases across the country, including one for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul’s Yongsan district.
South Korea’s defense ministry opened the Army’s first artificial intelligence transformation base in Pangyo on Monday.
The base will collect physical AI data and train humanoid and multi-legged robots.
The trained models are intended to support tasks such as transporting goods to hazardous areas, disposing of explosives and removing land mines.
The ministry plans to establish five AI transformation bases across the country, including one for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul.
- Who
- South Korea’s defense ministry and Army opened the base.
- What
- The military’s first physical AI transformation base began operations to support AI development and training.
- When
- Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.
- Where
- Pangyo, south of Seoul.
- Why
- To improve the military’s use of AI, enhance operational efficiency and reduce troops’ exposure to danger.
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A file photo showed multi-legged robots and drones controlled by a pilot team at the Army Intelligence School in Icheon.
The defense ministry opened the Army’s first AI transformation base in Pangyo.
- Location
- Pangyo, south of Seoul
- Attendees
- About 150 personnel
- Planned bases
- Five across the country, including a Joint Chiefs of Staff base in Seoul’s Yongsan Ward
- Intended tasks
- Transporting goods to hazardous areas, explosive ordnance disposal and land-mine removal
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