Korea Federation of SMEs holds cooperative workshop integrating generative AI

The Korea Federation of SMEs is holding the 2026 SME Cooperative Practitioners' Council Workshop at Lotte Resort Sokcho from Tuesday through Wednesday.

The workshop was organized to help cooperative practitioners build digital transformation capabilities and deepen their understanding of joint business support programs. About 60 people are attending, including staff from federations, national cooperatives and SME-related organizations, as well as Korea Federation of SMEs executives and employees.

On the first day, Hyeon Jun, director of the federation's Cooperative Business Division, briefed participants on key details of the joint business support program for cooperatives. The session also highlighted the federation's Joint Business SOS Support Team, which helps cooperatives expand their joint operations.

Park Chang-hwan, a principal consultant at Danbi Consulting, then delivered a special lecture on applying generative AI to cooperative operations and improving work efficiency. The program combined guidance on joint business support programs with training on digital work tools, focusing on helping cooperative practitioners advance their projects and day-to-day operations.

Participants used a team-building program to share challenges from their cooperative workplaces and explore ways to strengthen exchange and cooperation among practitioners.

Seo Jae-yun, head of the federation's Cooperative Division, said the workshop was intended to help participants build digital capabilities — including the use of generative AI — applicable to cooperative operations and lay the groundwork for expanding joint business activities. "We will continue to provide full support to strengthen practitioners' capabilities and build an organic network," Seo said.