KUBS and USC Marshall Co-Host International Conference on the Digital Economy

Korea University Business School (KUBS) co-hosted the annual International Conference on the Digital Economy with the Initiative on Digital Competition at the USC Marshall School of Business. The conference was held at Korea University Business School on March 16–17.

The conference was organized as part of the Consortium, a collaborative research network bringing together leading business schools across the Asia-Pacific region. Consortium members include the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea University, Monash University, the National University of Singapore (NUS), Seoul National University, and USC. Together, these institutions form a collaborative research network dedicated to advancing research on the digital economy.

Research Highlights: Generative AI, Digital Platforms, and More

On the first day, March 16, the conference featured a series of research presentations focusing on key issues in the digital economy, including generative AI, intellectual property and competition law, AI and labor markets, user behavior on digital platforms, and the evolution of autonomous driving services. Researchers from Consortium member institutions—including Seoul National University, HKUST, Korea University, NUS, and Monash University—participated as presenters and discussants, fostering in-depth discussions throughout the sessions.

Day Two: Keynote by Vice Chair Moonyoung Lim, Panel Discussions on AI and Digital Competition Regulation

The second day, March 17, opened with a keynote address by Moonyoung Lim, Vice Chair of the Presidential Council on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, followed by two panel discussions focusing on AI regulation and digital competition regulation and enforcement.

Representing regulatory bodies, academia, law firms, and industry, the panelists included experts from organizations such as KT, Kim & Chang, and Covington & Burling LLP (U.S.). Together, they provided diverse perspectives on the key issues shaping today's digital economy.