Youchul Kim

Youchul Kim

Youchul Kim is Head of Strategy at LG AI Research, where he leads the institute’s global initiatives on responsible AI, policy engagement, and ecosystem development. His work focuses on aligning advanced AI innovation with strategic priorities that foster trust, safety, and long-term sustainability.

In his role, Youchul has guided LG’s contributions to global AI governance, including the development of the LG AI Ethics Principles and the AI Ethical Impact Assessment, both of which have been recognized as industry-leading frameworks for responsible AI implementation. For his contributions to AI ethics and trustworthiness, he was awarded the Presidential Citation Ribbon by the Republic of Korea in May 2024.

Youchul is a key expert contributor to the OECD’s Data Free Flow with Trust initiative, shaping international approaches to data governance and trustworthy AI. Domestically, he serves on several national-level policy bodies, including the AI Ethics Policy Forum (Ministry of Science and ICT), the AI and Privacy Policy Council (Personal Information Protection Commission), and the AI Service User Protection Council (Korea Communications Commission), where he provides strategic insight on regulatory innovation and user protection.

He also played an instrumental role in advancing AI safety in Korea as an advisor to the Korea AI Safety Institute, helping to develop national safety frameworks in line with global standards. His international engagement includes speaking roles at the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI (Slovenia, 2024), the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit (New York, 2024), and the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights (Geneva, 2024), where he advocates for responsible AI that serves both societal and business needs.

Youchul Kim’s work represents a strong belief in AI for good—ensuring that technological advancement is grounded in ethical values, collaborative governance, and public trust.

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8 July 2025
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