The South Korean government has declared that, commencing in 2027, AI researchers will be permitted once more to complete their alternative military service duties at the research institutes of prominent enterprises. This initiative, which had been suspended for 14 years, is designed to bolster the nation's AI sector and retain top-tier talent. Nevertheless, owing to the rigorous eligibility criteria, the demand from major enterprises significantly lags behind the quotas earmarked by the government, casting uncertainty on the true extent of talent encompassed by this policy.
