On April 3, GDIN welcomed a high-level delegation from the Customs Service of Uzbekistan to discuss the digital transformation of international logistics and trade security.

Recognizing Uzbekistan’s strong interest in advanced logistics solutions, GDIN invited Swinnus, a leading Korean provider of digital logistics tracking systems, to present its technologies. Swinnus, which already supplies solutions to the Korea Customs Service, introduced its flagship product:

• iLock: an intelligent, high-security container lock that enables real-time monitoring of seal integrity and GPS location. Designed to prevent cargo tampering, iLock ensures secure and seamless tracking across global supply chains.

The Uzbek delegation expressed strong interest in the scalability of the iLock system. Discussions focused on the potential for customized manufacturing tailored to Uzbekistan’s needs, as well as the possibility of localized production through a joint venture.

GDIN CEO Jongkap Kim highlighted the organization’s dedicated programs that support Korean innovators in conducting Global PoC projects and forming joint ventures with international partners. He reaffirmed GDIN’s commitment to fostering close collaboration between both sides to enable the successful deployment of these digital logistics solutions in Uzbekistan.

Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) recently released the results of the "2025 Survey on the Internet Usage." The data confirms a profound shift in the national digital landscape: Artificial Intelligence has officially transitioned from a specialized technology to a daily necessity for the majority.

Here is a breakdown of the key AI-specific insights from the report, highlighting how Korean citizens are integrating this technology into their lives.

1. Exponential Growth in AI Awareness and Usage

The percentage of the population experiencing AI services in their daily lives has seen a remarkable surge.

• The AI usage rate (experience rate) more than doubled in just four years, jumping from 32.4% in 2021 to 67.0% in 2025.

• While adoption is widespread across all generations, the "under-40" demographic remains the primary driver, with usage rates for those in their 30s approaching 80%.

2. Generative AI Goes Mainstream

2025 marks the year Generative AI moved beyond tech enthusiasts to become a practical tool for the general public.

• 44.5% of respondents reported using Generative AI, an 11.2%p increase from the previous year.

• ChatGPT remains the most dominant service with a 41.8% usage rate, followed by Gemini (9.8%), Copilot (2.2%), and the leading domestic LLM, CLOVA X (2.0%).

• Approximately 17.8% of Generative AI users now utilize premium (paid) versions, with professionals and managers showing the highest propensity for paid services (20.6%).

3. Primary Use Cases: Residential & Smart Life

Korean users are primarily leveraging AI to enhance their immediate living environments.

• 35.9% of users engage with AI through smart home appliances and domestic service robots.

• This is followed by Transport (25.6%), Communication & Socializing (20.9%), and Education/Learning (19.1%).

4. Public Sentiment: Trust and Optimism

The survey reveals a strong positive outlook regarding the societal impact of AI.

• Two out of three citizens (66.8%) believe that AI-based services provided by the government and corporations have a positive impact on society.

• Over half of the population (54.7%) expressed trust in the information and outputs generated by AI services.

The 2025 data illustrates that AI is no longer a "future concept" in Korea; it is a core utility driving innovation in both the workplace and the home. As Generative AI becomes more sophisticated, the market is shifting from mere exploration to value-driven utilization, with a growing segment of users willing to pay for enhanced productivity.