AMCHAM workshop explores AI-ready workforce, CEO risks

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) held its HR Workshop 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on Tuesday, bringing together about 100 business leaders and professionals to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, workforce transformation and corporate risk management. Under the theme “AI-Ready Workforce: Leading People & Managing Risk in the Age of AI,” the workshop explored how companies can use AI to improve productivity and employee capabilities while addressing legal and organizational challenges. “AI is changing how we work. Our job as leaders is to make that change work for our businesses and our people,” AMCHAM Chairman and CEO James Kim said. “Employees need the skills and confidence to use [AI tools] well, while leaders need to set clear expectations and manage risk.” Rep. Cho Kyoung-tae, co-chair of the Korea-U.S. Parliamentary Union, emphasized the importance of investing in future talent and strengthening risk management alongside technology adoption. In a keynote presentation, Lee Sang-im, director of the Vocational Skills Policy Division at the Min