South Korea ranks 10th in global AI and digital competitiveness.
South Korea ranked 10th out of 70 countries in the 2026 World Digital and AI Competitiveness Ranking. The nation secured the top spot globally for R&D expenditure relative to Gross Domestic Product. It also placed 3rd in technology infrastructure and efficiency and 4th among 32 countries with populations exceeding 20 million.
- South Korea ranked 10th among 70 countries in the world digital and AI competitiveness assessment by IMD.
Outlets: Chosun Ilbo, Kyunghyang Shinmun, The Korea Herald, The Korea Times
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