Two-Stream Network for Korean Natural Language Understanding

Abstract

This study pioneers a dual-stream network architecture tailored for Korean Natural Language Understanding (NLU), focusing on enhancing comprehension by distinct processing of syntactic and semantic aspects. The hypothesis is that this bifurcation can lead to a more nuanced and accurate understanding of the Korean language, which often presents unique syntactic and semantic challenges not fully addressed by generalized models. The validation of this novel architecture employs the Korean Natural Language Inference (koNLI) and Korean Semantic Textual Similarity (koSTS) datasets. By evaluating the model's performance on these datasets, the study aims to determine its efficacy in accurately parsing and interpreting Korean text's syntactic structure and semantic meaning. Preliminary results from this research are promising. They indicate that the dual-stream approach significantly enhances the model's capability to understand and interpret complex Korean sentences. This improvement is crucial in NLU, especially for language-specific applications. The implications of this study are far-reaching. The methodology and findings could pave the way for more sophisticated NLU applications tailored to the Korean language, such as advanced sentiment analysis, nuanced text summarization, and more effective conversational AI systems. Moreover, this research contributes significantly to the broader field of NLU by underscoring the importance and efficacy of developing language-specific models, moving beyond the one-size-fits-all approach of general language models. Thus, this study is a testament to the potential of specialized approaches in language understanding technologies.