At the 2026 Korea Times Forum in Seoul, industry representatives from Korean beauty, fashion and content sectors discuss how artificial intelligence is changing business and creating new opportunities, while also raising concerns about responsible use. Held under the theme “Made in Korea: Global and AI enablement,” the forum brings together executives from companies operating across K-beauty, K-pop content and apparel manufacturing. Speakers describe AI as a driver of demand worldwide and a source of innovation that can improve how companies develop products, create content and support strategic growth. At the same time, they warn that adopting AI without adequate safeguards can create risks, including the possibility that automation and fast computational capabilities could overshadow human roles. The discussions emphasize treating AI as a tool that supports people and business objectives, rather than a system that replaces them. In the forum’s second session, titled “AI, K-beauty, K-content and Other Key Strategic Industries for Korea’s Future,” executives from companies including Kakao Entertainment and Hansae share perspectives on how AI can be applied in key industries shaping Korea’s global competitiveness.