– Investing KRW 5 trillion over the next five years in AI semiconductor advanced technology research
– Construction of a large scale to create initial demand for domestic artificial intelligence semiconductors and expansion of application to public projects
– Industry, academia, and research-industry-industry-research advanced process technology cooperation for commercialization of next-generation semiconductors
– Fostering more than 7,000 artificial intelligence semiconductor experts
□ Minister of Science and ICT Lee Jong-ho presided over the '6st Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Highest Level Strategy Dialogue (See Attachment 27)' at the headquarters of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) on June 1 and announced 'AI semiconductor industry growth support measures'. announced.
o This countermeasure was prepared through industry, academia, and research discussions based on the policy demands of the industry raised at the meeting with AI semiconductor companies, which was promoted as the first on-site move after Minister Lee took office in May.
□ The main contents of the measures are as follows.
First, secure technology for the artificial intelligence semiconductor super-gap.
o We will invest KRW 5 trillion over the next five years, including the example project* in R&D for artificial intelligence semiconductors, and expand joint research with leading countries such as the United States.
* Next-generation intelligent semiconductor development ('20-'29 / MSIT (4,880 billion won), MOTIE (5,216 billion won), etc. total 1 trillion won), PIM semiconductor development ('96-'22 / MSIT (28 billion won), MOTIE (2,897) KRW 1,130 billion)
① Next-generation NPU that combines design technology with new devices*
* (NPU: Neural Processing Unit) A processor optimized for computation of artificial intelligence algorithms that mimics cranial nerves
② PIM semiconductor (Processing In Memory) that integrates operation (processor) and storage (memory) functions
③ System software that maximizes semiconductor performance
④ Super giant artificial intelligence system to maximize system performance by combining the advantages of NPU and PIM
Second, create initial market demand for domestic artificial intelligence semiconductors.
o It is planning to establish a data center, one of the largest consumers of semiconductors, with domestic artificial intelligence semiconductors (NPU Farm construction and demonstration) in '23 and provide computing power to AI developers free of charge.
o In addition, the 'Artificial Intelligence ⁺ Chip Project', which utilizes domestic artificial intelligence semiconductors in the development of artificial intelligence products and services and verifies its performance, will be newly promoted.
o In addition, we plan to negotiate so that domestic chips can be applied and spread to public projects built by each ministries and local governments, such as intelligent CCTV and smart cities.
Third, create an industry-academia-research cooperative ecosystem in which large corporations participate.
o Strengthen cooperation with large companies so that universities and research institutes can design semiconductors optimized for cutting-edge commercial processes.
– Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will provide technical advice to research institutes participating in government projects that develop PIM semiconductors, and will review the application of high-performing research results to the semiconductor production process.
• ① Advised on PIM semiconductor emulation methods and technical requirements for DRAM-based PIM design support (Samsung and SK Hynix)
• ② Phantom Cell library/PDK support to support eFlash/eMRAM-based PIM design (Samsung)
– In addition, among the research results of the government project to develop NPU, if it is evaluated as an excellent design technology (IP) after being verified by a Samsung Electronics partner (design house), it is included in the design technology database (IP pool) of Samsung Electronics’ foundry and included in various fabless Support for application to corporate products.
o Finally, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix participate in the government information and communication technology R&D planning process to raise demand for promising technologies and verify the planning results.
– In addition, we plan to continuously expand R&D and human resource exchanges, such as mutual dispatch of human resources and joint research between the PIM Semiconductor Design Research Center (PIM HUB) and Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Fourth, 7,000 artificial intelligence semiconductor experts will be trained.
o 'Artificial intelligence semiconductor combined major (undergraduate)' opened (3 schools), in which various departments related to artificial intelligence semiconductors (electrical and electronic engineering, computer engineering, physics, etc.) jointly organize and operate curriculum, and semiconductors owned by universities and research institutes Advancement of pilot production facilities and establishment of semiconductor design and manufacturing education (for undergraduate students) in connection with this will be promoted.
o In particular, the 'Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Graduate School' was established in '23 (3 schools) to nurture advanced talents for master's and doctoral studies centered on research, and among the participating students, excellent master's and doctoral students were sent to overseas universities for a short period of time (6 months to 1 year) We plan to operate a dispatch program.
□ MSIT Minister Lee Jong-ho said, “The economic and industrial value of artificial intelligence semiconductors will increase in the era of digital transformation, and Korea can preoccupy on the basis of competitiveness in the memory semiconductor and foundry sectors.”
o “We will actively support the spread of AI semiconductors by preempting the global market while strengthening the overall competitiveness of system semiconductors.”
□ Meanwhile, 「The 1st Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Top-level Strategic Dialogue」 is the highest level (CEO level) cooperation channel in the field of artificial intelligence semiconductors. made up of experts.
o In the future, we plan to use it as a platform to share the government's AI semiconductor policy and investment direction, listen to corporate visions and suggestions, and discuss strategic cooperation plans between the public and private sectors.
□ At the opening ceremony of the 'PIM Semiconductor Design Research Center (PIM HUB)' held following the strategic dialogue, the 'PIM Semiconductor Design Research Center Operation Plan' was announced, a commemorative photo was taken, and a signboard ceremony was held.
Attachment 1
「Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Industry Growth Support Measures」 Infographic
Attachment 2
Artificial intelligence semiconductor top-level strategic dialogue and
PIM Semiconductor Design Research Center Opening Ceremony (Plan)
☞ Source: Korea Policy Briefing (22.06.27.)□ Overview
o (Date/Venue) June 6 (Mon) 27:15∼00:16 (30 minutes)/Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology KI Building*
* (Part 1 Strategic Conversation) 2nd Floor Connect Room (Room 201) ⇒ (Part 2 Signboard Type) KI Building Exterior Entrance ⇒ (Part 2 Opening Ceremony) 1st Floor Fusion Hall
o (Participation) (Part 1: Strategic Dialogue) 14 people including MSIT Minister, Information and Communication Industry Policy Officer, Information and Communication Broadcasting Technology Policy Manager, Representatives of AI Semiconductor-related Companies, Professors, and Society*
(Part 2: Opening Ceremony) Number of participants in Part 1, around 100 industry, academia, and research experts related to PIM semiconductor
* (Large companies) Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, (Startups) Rebellion, Sapion, Telechips, DeepX (academia) Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Chungnam National University, ETRI, Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Forum
□ Main contents
o (Part 1: Strategic Dialogue) Introduction of 「Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Top-Level Strategic Dialogue Operation Plan」, 「Measures to Support the Growth of Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Industry」, Major Agenda* Presentation and Discussion
* ①Measures to create demand for domestic artificial intelligence semiconductors, ②Industrial-academic-research cooperation plans for artificial intelligence semiconductor technology and industrial development, etc.
o (Part 2: Opening Ceremony) Congratulatory remarks (Minister, etc.), PIM Semiconductor Design Research Center introduction, signboard ceremony and on-site inspection, commemorative photos of key people, etc.
Attachment 3
Key participants in the top-level strategic dialogue in artificial intelligence semiconductors
Attachment 4
Structure and operation plan (draft) for the top-level strategic dialogue on artificial intelligence semiconductors
□ (Purpose) Industry, academia, research and government representatives share the future vision of the artificial intelligence semiconductor industry and discuss strategic cooperation plans to preoccupy the global artificial intelligence semiconductor market with domestic technology
□ (Composition) Including representatives from industry, academia, and research institutes, centering on major companies that are key players in the AI semiconductor ecosystem
※ (Large companies) Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, (Startups) Furiosa, Rebellion, Sapion, Telechips, DeepX (academia) Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Chungnam National University, ETRI, Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Forum, Korea Semiconductor Society
□ (Operation) Discussion on public-private cooperation plans through regular semi-annual meetings → Prepare alternatives through a separate expert consultative body and report the results to the next strategic meeting
※ The operation is centered on one-time attendees, but related experts are added or subtracted from the scope of attendance according to the agenda for each session.
□ (Discussion topics) △Technology development, △Initial market creation for domestic technology, △Human resource training, △Ecosystem activation, △Global cooperation, etc.
ㅇ Share the vision by topic of discussion and collect company grievances and suggestions → Seek strategic cooperation between companies and between companies and the government
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