SOUTH KOREA - UZBEKISTAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This article examines the strategic partnership between South Korea and Uzbekistan in the domains of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and software development, emphasizing its significance in shaping a knowledge-based digital economy. With South Korea’s advanced technological ecosystem and Uzbekistan’s growing commitment to digital transformation, both countries are laying the foundation for impactful collaboration. The paper reviews current initiatives, including governmental frameworks, academic exchanges, and private sector investments. It also identifies opportunities and challenges in aligning innovation policies and digital capacity-building efforts. This study argues that a long-term AI-driven partnership can not only accelerate technological advancement in Uzbekistan but also contribute to regional digital leadership in Central Asia.