North Korea's meteorology agency has developed a new weather forecasting system applying artificial intelligence (AI) across the entire process. The system aims to boost accuracy and shorten forecasting times, amid heightened focus on disaster preparedness after last year's floods. State media has recognized it as one of the country's top 10 information technology products of the year.
North Korea's meteorology agency has developed a new weather forecasting system that applies artificial intelligence (AI) across the entire forecasting process, the North's state media reported on Monday. "By applying AI technology to all weather forecasting processes, this intelligent, automated and refined comprehensive weather forecast system could increase accuracy and shorten forecasting time," the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.
Registered as one of the country's 10 greatest information technology products of the year, the system has secured a technological guarantee to promptly respond to natural disasters, including floods, and to stably develop the national economy, the agency said. Since damaging floods hit North Korea's northwest last year, the country has emphasized preparedness against natural disasters, with leader Kim Jong-un expressing fury over the failure to properly forecast floods at that time.
North Korea is embracing AI, with related majors introduced at universities and state media providing a glimpse into citizens using ChatGPT. The adoption of this system underscores efforts to enhance disaster response and economic stability.