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ICT Convergence in Creative Economy for Policy Coordination: A Case Study of Unmanned Vehicle Research for Developing Digital Platform and Ecosystem

B. Joon Kim

Abstract

This study is to examine markets and policies of sectoral Information Communication & Technology (ICT) convergence, focusing on a case study of policy coordination with ICT convergence from the perspective of building a digital platform and ecosystem to enhance synergy effects in the industrial sector. Based on general, theoretical studies on digital platforms and ecosystems, unmanned vehicles (or ICT convergence of autonomous vehicles) were selected to design a model and draw practical implications. With AHP survey targeting experts and researchers (including graduate students) working in the field, the design of policy and systems, and the basic direction for policy coordination were investigated. This introductory study was conducted to verify whether digital platform and ecosystem are being realized as in developed countries. In particular, the present study’s policy implications were suggested with respect to policy mediation through the case study. Core values of digital platform and ecosystem are 1) ICT convergence ecosystem (systems and policy establishment); 2) economic development and industry growth (economic and industrial support); 3) social entitlements (social contribution); and 4) technological development (cooperative research and technology development). Based on these factors, priorities were analyzed from each sub-factor. The finding shows that policy coordination should pursue ICT-based industries, concentrating on the artificial intelligence industry; and should develop intelligent cars that prevent accidents with a view to reducing social costs while realizing the creative economy in the future.  

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