AI innovation MOU with HCT
Mar 17, 2026
MKD Co., Ltd. has formed a strategic partnership with HCT Co., Ltd., a domestic accredited testing and certification body, to jointly develop and validate an enterprise AI platform deployable across regulated industries. This collaboration marks an important turning point in MKD's mission to supply trustworthy cloud-based AI solutions to sectors where compliance, safety, and reliability are essential.

This partnership is built on a genuine co-development structure rather than a simple external audit. Instead of acting solely as an outside auditor, HCT participates directly within the development process, working closely with MKD's engineering and research teams to identify potential risks, define safety standards, and verify that the platform continuously meets the evolving requirements of regulated industries. This model, in which certification is integrated into the development cycle, is rare in the AI industry and positions MKD as a uniquely trustworthy provider in the B2B AI market.

For enterprise customers considering AI adoption, the key questions go beyond mere technical capability: Is the AI system auditable? Does it meet industry-specific regulations? Can it withstand scrutiny from compliance teams and regulators? By embedding HCT as an accredited testing partner within the development lifecycle, MKD can answer these questions with a clear and verifiable "yes."
MKD's enterprise AI platform is designed as a cloud B2B SaaS solution under its own brand, Keural, enabling organizations to leverage powerful AI capabilities — document automation, intelligent data processing, and decision support — within a secure and compliant framework. With HCT's certification expertise integrated into the platform, companies in regulated industries can adopt AI with confidence, knowing it has been independently tested and verified by an accredited institution.
A representative from MKD said, "Our goal has always been to build AI that enterprises can genuinely trust — not only in terms of performance, but also safety and compliance. Our partnership with HCT allows us to back that commitment with real certification.
(Source: https://hct.co.kr)






