The Korea Times
Korea is moving to phase out Hangul Word Processor (HWP) file formats across key government document systems, as public institutions seek to modernize workflows and improve compatibility with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The Presidential Council on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS), together with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, plans to begin restricting attaching HWP files across key public communication channels starting May. These include the government’s internal document platform, as well as official email services. Beginning May 18, the government will expand adoption of HWPX — an open-format version of HWP designed for greater interoperability — across the On-Nara System, the document drafting and distribution platform used by public officials, extending its application to local governments. On-Mail, an internal communication tool for civil servants, will follow suit by October. Both systems are overseen by the interior ministry. The Integrated Government Mail service, operating under the korea.k
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