The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Information and Communication Technology Association have announced the successful completion of a crosswalk analysis between Korea’s Guidelines for Reliable AI Developmentand the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF).
Since 2021, the Ministry of Science and ICT have worked to advance AI reliability through the development and dissemination of the Guidelines for Reliable AI Development.These guidelines outline 15 technical requirements, including 67 detailed verification criteria, to assist domestic companies in voluntarily enhancing the reliability of their AI systems. Complementing this effort, the government has established a group standard titled Requirements for Enhancing AI System Reliabilityand introduced a Voluntary AI Reliability Certificationsystem. Together, these initiatives aim to cultivate a sustainable AI innovation ecosystem while ensuring trust and safety in AI technologies.
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, a globally recognized leader in AI reliability research and policy development, introduced its AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)in January 2023. This voluntary framework supports individuals and organizations in understanding, managing, and mitigating risks associated with the design, development, deployment, and use of AI systems. Widely adopted as a foundational tool for securing trustworthiness in AI, the AI RMF has played a central role in global efforts to establish reliability standards for both public and private sectors.
The crosswalk analysis examined the alignment between Korea’s Guidelines for Reliable AI Developmentand NIST’s AI RMF, two of the most influential frameworks in the field of AI reliability. The study assessed the compatibility of their respective principles and detailed criteria, aiming to ensure interoperability. Results demonstrated a significant degree of harmony between the two frameworks, confirming their complementary approaches to enhancing AI reliability and mitigating associated risks.
This analysis also validated the global competitiveness and maturity of Korea’s AI reliability technologies and verification systems. Building on these findings, the Ministry of Science and ICT intend to strengthen technical collaboration with NIST while expanding efforts to achieve greater alignment with international standards and norms in AI reliability. Areas of divergence identified in the analysis will be addressed in future updates of Korea’s guidelines, ensuring they remain globally aligned and technically robust.
Son Seung-hyun, President of the Korea Information and Communication Technology Association, remarked on the importance of this milestone: “This crosswalk analysis has elevated Korea’s AI reliability framework to a global standard. We will continue to deepen international collaboration, enhance the credibility of our AI reliability technologies and verification systems, and solidify our support for the domestic industry, fulfilling our role as a leading institution in the field of AI reliability.”