Research Trends in the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management in Korean Companies :A Keyword Network Analysis Approach

Purpose This study aims to analyze how artificial intelligence (AI) is being utilized in the human resource (HR) practices of domestic companies based on existing academic research, and to comprehensively understand AI utilization patterns and research trends from a macroscopic perspective.Methods A total of 106 relevant academic papers published in Korea from 2016 to 2024 were collected and analyzed. Frequency analysis and keyword network analysis were conducted to visualize the structural relationships among major research topics based on centrality.Results AI was found to be utilized across various HR sub-fields, including Human Resource Management (HRM), Human Resource Development (HRD), and integrated HRM/D areas. While AI utilization patterns differed across each domain, they were commonly connected to core HR objectives such as 'corporate growth' and 'performance improvement.' However, there was a notable lack of keywords related to specific AI application methods or implementation procedures, suggesting a gap between theory and practice.Conclusion This study provides a macroscopic overview of AI utilization in the domestic HR field and identifies specific areas requiring field-based discussion, thereby presenting future development directions for AI utilization in HR practice.