Team Vision & Mission
Vision
Creating a future where technology empowers positive social transformation through equitable digital solutions, inclusive governance frameworks, and sustainable innovation practices. We envision a society where technological advancements harmoniously integrate with human needs, enhancing quality of life while preserving core social values and promoting collective well-being.
Mission
Understanding and shaping comprehensive social transformations in the digital age
Research Areas
Digital Transformation & Social Changes
Researching how rapidly evolving digital technologies impact social structures and human relationships across individual, family, community, city, and national levels
Digital Economy & New Economic Order
Analyzing changes in ownership concepts, regulatory frameworks, taxation systems, and distribution principles in the digital economy
Digital Asset Ownership & Distribution
Exploring new principles for digital asset ownership, intellectual property rights, and equitable distribution systems in the age of AI
Superhuman Capabilities & Community Impact
Examining how AI enhances human capabilities and transforms communities, with focus on bridging digital divides and promoting democratic use of technology
Publications
Governance in the Age of AI: Towards a New Paradigm of Human-AI Collaborative Governance
Dg.o2025 - 26th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research
This paper proposes a new governance paradigm that leverages the synergistic intelligence between humans and AI systems. It addresses the challenges in digital governance while suggesting practical frameworks for implementation.
Download PDF인간-AI 결합 에이전트의 시너제틱 인텔리전스 거버넌스 모델 제안
Proposing a Synergetic Intelligence Governance Model for 'Human-AI' Agents
2025 한국HCI학회 학술대회
소노벨 비발디파크 (홍천), February 10-12, 2025
본 연구는 인간과 AI의 협력적 의사결정 모델을 제안하며, 디지털 거버넌스 환경에서 시너지 효과를 극대화하는 방법론을 탐색합니다.
Download PDFResearch Posters
디지털 시대의 경제 질서 연구 기획안
디지털 전환이 가속화됨에 따라 사회 구조와 경제 질서의 변화 연구
디지털 시대의 경제 질서 마스터플랜
디지털 전환이 가속화됨에 따라 사회 구조와 경제 질서에 미치는 영향에 대한 마스터플랜
경제학 기초 (Economy 101)
디지털 시대의 경제 원리를 이해하기 위한 기초 개념 소개
디지털 시대 경제 질서의 제도화 - 경제 제도 (김민호)
디지털 혁명으로 인한 글로벌 경제 질서 변화와 국가 간 경제 제도, 규범의 재구성 연구
Audio Content
Our Team
The Digital Transformation and Social Changes Team researches the impact of rapidly evolving digital technologies on social structures and human relationships, providing solutions for a healthy and safe future. Through synergy between AI and humans, we design governance models for future society and present visions for bridging the digital divide and democratizing technology use.
Hohyon Ryu Team Leader
- Digital transformation expert with leadership experience at oxopolitics and Tobl.ai Inc.
- Studied humanities at Yonsei University and completed Ph.D. coursework in Information Science at the University of Texas
- Engineering experience at Twitter and Airbnb
- Author of multiple publications including "Drawing Silicon Valley," "The Best Companies Created by Selfish Employees," "The OXO Playbook," and "AI, War of the Gods"
Gabin Noh Researcher
- Completed Ph.D. coursework in Sociology at Seoul National University
- Focus on changes in work environments due to technology adoption
- Expertise in labor relations, industrial development paths, and policy analysis
- Contributing to digital governance models using collective intelligence
Jaeyoun You Researcher
- Venture capital partner specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Completed Ph.D. coursework in Intelligence and Information at Seoul National University
- Currently invests in AI, media, and platform startups at Yellow Dog
- Former journalist with deep understanding of technology-society intersection
- Author of "Learning Professions" (2024)
- Researches methods for harmonious synergy between AI and humans
Minho Kim Researcher
- Ph.D. coursework in Science and Technology Studies at Korea University
- Master's in Policy Studies from Seoul National University's Graduate School of Public Administration
- Research experience at Korea Medium Enterprise Research Institute and Small and Medium Enterprise Research Institute
- Expert in science and technology policy, regulations, and data analysis
- Specializes in providing data-based policy direction for the digital era
Junyoung Yoon Researcher
- Master's degree in Political Science and International Relations from Korea University
- Thesis on "Research on the Domestic Implementation of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) Agreement"
- Experience planning and facilitating seminars and forums at Future Design Lab/Policy Innovation Lab at Yeosijae
- Strong communication skills for conveying complex digital governance issues to the public
Suyeon Son Intern
- Currently studying International Relations at the University of Seoul
- Responsible for global case studies and data collection
- Supports research result organization and visualization
- Promotes research findings through social media
- Interest in international cooperation and governance models in the digital environment