Spacebank Spearheads Pangyo Defense AI Innovation: Unites Military, Companies, and Academia

SEONGNAM-SI, South Korea - Dec. 24, 2025 - PRLog -- Pangyo, South Korea – Spacebank Inc., a leading digital innovation company specializing in AI-Driven Digital Transformation (AIDX), has been appointed the lead operating organization of the newly launched Defense AX (AI Transformation) Council, officially inaugurated today at the Pangyo Future Defense Convergence Research Center.

The Defense AX Council establishes a comprehensive military–industry–academia–research collaboration framework designed to accelerate AI transformation across South Korea's defense sector. The council brings together major defense contractors, ICT companies, AI firms, universities, research institutions, and public-sector agencies to advance innovation and strengthen national defense capabilities.

The council will focus on execution-driven initiatives, including:

• Corporate mentoring for military AI education
• Utilization of the Pangyo Defense Data Lab
• Defense AI expert consulting
• Joint R&D collaboration
• Technology information sharing and quarterly seminars

As the lead operating organization, Spacebank will oversee council management, coordinate collaboration among members, and support pilot projects and joint initiatives, leveraging its expertise in AIDX-based decision-making solutions and AIoT/robotics control technologies.

Government and defense leaders emphasized that the next three years represent a critical window for accelerating Defense AX, supported by strengthened governance, infrastructure expansion, ecosystem development, and approximately KRW 30 billion in anticipated funding.

The council includes leading defense and ICT companies such as Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Systems, Samsung SDS, KT, and LIG Nex1, along with more than 30 AI and software companies including Spacebank, MakinaRocks, WiseiTech, Konan Technology, CrowdData, Funzin, and Hancom Lifecare, supported by key public organizations.

Woney Lee, CEO of Spacebank, stated:

"The Defense AX Council is an action-oriented platform connecting policy, technology, and real-world execution. As lead operating organization, we will ensure stable operations and meaningful collaborative outcomes."

Sungkyunkwan University will continue strengthening Defense AI talent development, building on its successful military AI education programs.

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