The Era of AI and Robotics: The End of Labor?

Date

29 April(Wed) 2026, 7:30pm
Speaker

Kang Dong-hoon (Workers' Solidarity journalist for economic affairs)
Venue

Seoul Hanbit Bldg. A, Lecture Room 60(2F) (5 min. walk from Exit 4 Hongik Univ. Stn.)

● English interpretation will be provided by a professional interpreter.(Bring your earphones to listen the interpretation.)

Earlier this year Hyundai attracted a lot of attention by unveiling humanoid robots. More recently, at a meeting with the president, Yang Kyung-soo, president of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, expressed concern that “the introduction of physical AI means the destruction of jobs.” President Lee Jae-myung also remarked that “although there're concerns about the introduction of AI, it would be inevitable.”

So predictions are widespread that AI and robots will rapidly replace jobs. From a Marxist perspective, we will examine the myths and realities surrounding the impact of AI on the labor market and the workplace, and discuss how workers should response.

Fee

4,000 won (3,000 won for students & refugees)
Hosted by Workers' Solidarity local groups in western Seoul
For inquiries:

010-3826-5568 / [email protected]

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👉 [Public Forum] The Era of AI and Robotics: The End of Labor?

https://ws.or.kr/forum/38988

    📌 29 April(Wed) 2026, 7:30pm
    📌 Speaker: Kang Dong-hoon (Workers' Solidarity journalist for economic affairs)
📌 Seoul Hanbit Bldg. A, Lecture Room 60(2F) (5 min. walk from Exit 4 Hongik Univ. Stn.)
📌 Fee: 4,000 won (3,000 won for students & refugees) 

💬 Earlier this year Hyundai attracted a lot of attention by unveiling humanoid robots. More recently, at a meeting with the president, Yang Kyung-soo, president of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, expressed concern that &ldquo;the introduction of physical AI means the destruction of jobs.&rdquo; President Lee Jae-myung also remarked that &ldquo;although there're concerns about the introduction of AI, it would be inevitable.&rdquo;
So predictions are widespread that AI and robots will rapidly replace jobs. From a Marxist perspective, we will examine the myths and realities surrounding the impact of AI on the labor market and the workplace, and discuss how workers should response.

🔺 Organizer: Workers' Solidarity local groups in western Seoul
🔺 For inquiries: 010-3826-5568 / s-west@ws.or.kr