The Right Business: Elice, Korea’s trailblazer in AI education for next-gen technological skill

Elice | 16 May 2025

In an era of rapid digital transformation, the global workforce is under immense pressure to keep pace. Yet, many upskilling efforts fall short, relying on outdated methods that fail to address the complexity of today’s technical roles.

That’s where Elice steps in. Founded by Jae Won Kim, Elice positions itself as a full-stack education platform, offering not just learning content but also infrastructure, testing and an AI-powered tutor.

Elice has already won the trust of major Korean conglomerates like Samsung, Hyundai, and SK Group, top-tier universities like Seoul National University and KAIST, and government agencies.

So, what are the challenges of educating tomorrow’s workforce? How is Elice paving the way for technological upskilling with AI?

On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jae Won Kim, CEO and Co-Founder, Elice Inc to find out more.

Listen to the full interview on MoneyFM 89.3 here.

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