Agentic AI: The Future of Business & Society

Eighty-one percent of global business leaders plan to integrate AI agents into their strategy within the next 12 to 18 months. This marks a significant shift as AI moves from a task assistant to a goal-sharing colleague. What's interesting is that these AI agents can search, make reservations, carry out tasks, and collaborate with other AI systems. This means AI will actively pursue goals rather than just answer questions. For example, a single instruction like "Prepare my business trip" could prompt an AI agent to book flights, hotels, and draft emails. Experiments are already underway in global fintech and blockchain markets, with agents making payments and completing settlements using stablecoins. South Korea, with its real-name accounts and push to be a top AI power, has a chance to lead in agent infrastructure. The bottom line is that this shift isn't just a technology trend; it's the start of a broader change that will redesign society, the economy, and how we work.