Sam Heum Yeon
延三欽 · Yeon Sam-heum, Ph.D.
President, Korea AI Trust Association (KAITRUST)
- 2013~2016 Seokyeong University Graduate School, Ph.D. in Business Administration (Health & Welfare Management)
- 2011~2013 Sangmyung University Graduate School, Master's degree (Wealth Management)
- 2019~2021 Sejong Cyber University Bachelor's degree in Information Security
- 2016~2018 Open Cyber University of Korea Bachelor's degree in Beauty, Health & Design / Disaster & Fire Safety
- 2013~2017 Seoul Cyber University Bachelor's degree in Health Administration
- 2009~2011 Open Cyber University Bachelor's degree in Financial Asset Management
- 2026.01~ KAITRUST (Korea AI Trust Association) President
- 2020.03~ KBCIA (Korea Blockchain Industry Association) President
- 2018.04~ WIA President
- 2014.02~ WIA Lifelong Education Center Director
- 2020.01~ WIA Trip, WIA Books CEO
- 2013.11~ The Korean Today Publisher / CEO
- 2009.02~ SmileStory Inc. Founder & CEO
Hobby
Imagining
Specialty
Turning that imagination into reality
"Master the most advanced technology of humankind,
share it with those who need it,
and make the world a better place."
— In the spirit of Hongik Ingan (弘益人間), benefiting all humanity
Vision & Mission
🎯 Vision
Trustworthy AI for the benefit of all humanity
(Trustworthy AI to Benefit All Humanity)
🚀 Mission
Building a safe and trustworthy AI ecosystem by promoting the development and use of AI and advancing the industry
💡 Core Values
Transparency, fairness, safety, accountability
Putting the four principles of AI ethics into practice
🤝 Commitment
We will lead the way in building a foundation of trust in AI together with business, government, and civil society
Purpose of Establishment
The Korea AI Trust Association (KAITRUST) is a non-profit organization established under Article 32 of the Civil Act of Korea. We work to promote the development and use of artificial intelligence, advance the industry, and build a safe and trustworthy AI ecosystem.
- Promoting research and development of AI technology
- Advancing the AI industry and strengthening international competitiveness
- Establishing AI ethics and building public trust
- Contributing to the development of AI-related policies and institutions
- Training AI professionals and creating jobs