Criminal policy response to immigration control in Korea

AI as a security and prevention issue in South Korea

In March 2016, a legendary Go tournament took place in Seoul between the Korean world champion and the artificial intelligence (AI) AlphaGo from Google DeepMind. Contrary to expectations, AlphaGo won the tournament 4:1. This ‘AlphaGo shock’ was a spectacular start for Korean society, whereby it began to look into the state of AI technology and its implications. Today, AI is being used to fight crime, e.g. through intelligent surveillance cameras. Attempts are being made to develop AI-based crime prediction systems. At the same time, the use of AI for criminal purposes is a growing social problem. At a time when AI technology is having an increasingly decisive impact both nationally and internationally, it is a challenge to promote AI technology and at the same time regulate it to prevent misuse. Recently, the ‘EU AI Law’ has been enacted and similar laws are also being discussed in South Korea. This presentation will address issues related to AI and crime prevention.

Immigration Control in South Korea in the Post-Corona Era – (this part is for discussion only and will not be presented)

Despite the decrease in the number of foreigners staying in the country due to the spread of COVID-19, the number of illegal residents has increased by 20%, raising the issue of an increase in illegal residents. The Ministry of Justice recently announced its strong intention to establish strict stay orders for foreigners, but it is necessary to pursue hard-line and inclusive policies at the same time to resolve the problem of illegal immigrants. The Korean people also support this policy. I would like to introduce the current status of illegal aliens in Korea and countermeasures.