South Korea presidential hopeful Han vows to create AI ministry


Outlining his first campaign pledge since he launched his presidential bid Friday, Han’s campaign said he aims to boost cutting-edge AI semiconductor production and create a 1 trillion won (US$716mil/RM3bil) fund to nurture local talent and court overseas scientists as Korea strives to catch up with global peers. — AFP

South Korea’s former acting leader and current presidential hopeful Han Duck-soo vowed Wednesday to launch a new ministry to oversee the country’s artificial intelligence strategies and science innovation if he wins the election.

Outlining his first campaign pledge since he launched his presidential bid Friday, Han’s campaign said he aims to boost cutting-edge AI semiconductor production and create a 1 trillion won (US$716mil/RM3bil) fund to nurture local talent and court overseas scientists as Korea strives to catch up with global peers.

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