Hallym University's Department of Convergence Forensic Science Hosts International Academic Seminar

Hallym University, in collaboration

with Sungkyunkwan University, the Korean National Police Agency, and the Korean Digital Forensics Society held an international seminar titled "Profiling & AI Policing: Opening the Future of Public Security with AI."

The Department of Convergence Forensic Science at Hallym University (President, Yang-hee Choe) successfully hosted an international academic seminar from the 17th to the 18th of last month at Sungkyunkwan University's 600th Anniversary Hall. The event was centered on the theme, "Profiling & AI Policing: Opening the Future of Public Security with AI."

This distinguished seminar was co-hosted by Hallym University's Department of Convergence Forensic Science, Sungkyunkwan University's Department of Scientific Investigation, the Korean National Police Agency, and the Korean Digital Forensics Society. It served as a pivotal forum for exploring the future of public security through the convergence of cutting-edge AI technologies and advanced criminal investigation techniques.

The first day of the seminar commenced with a keynote address by Professor Kate Bowers from University College London, UK, on the topic of "Advancing Crime Science Through Data Science Innovations." Following this, Professor Changwon Pyo of Hallym University delivered a presentation titled, "Data Science, AI & Criminal Profiling from a Korean Perspective."

The second day focused on a diverse range of research findings and case studies in AI Policing. The keynote lecture was delivered by Dr. Floris Bex, Director of the National Police Lab AI in the Netherlands, who spoke on "Researching, Developing, and Evaluating AI at the National Police Lab AI." Additionally, Dr. Heedoo Kim, a researcher from the Korean National Police University, shared significant research outcomes in his presentation, "Research and Practice in the Use of Language Models in Policing." His talk detailed the application of big data and language models for detecting voice phishing and smishing, and initiated a discussion on leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to support police operations.

The seminar also featured sessions where various experts shared the latest technologies and case studies concerning virtual assets and criminal investigations, followed by in-depth discussions on the impact of these AI technologies on crime investigation and prevention.

Professor Nosub Park of Hallym University's Department of Convergence Forensic Science commented, "This international seminar will serve as a cornerstone for strengthening international cooperation among experts in related fields to counter the increasing sophistication and transnational nature of crime." He added, "It will be an excellent catalyst for invigorating research and development that integrates AI technology into the field of scientific policing."