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South Korea bets big on AI sovereignty with industry veterans at the helm

By Jenny Lee ( June 27, 2025, 09:52 GMT | Comment) -- South Korea is making its boldest push yet on “sovereign AI,” tapping former Naver and LG executives to lead a national strategy aimed at propelling the country into the world’s top three AI powers. The government’s full-stack approach has drawn attention to existing industry divides over what sovereignty entails and how it should be pursued. With major investment pledged but structural and regulatory hurdles ahead, the real test will be whether South Korea can execute without compromising openness or competition.South Korea is making its most audacious bet yet on artificial intelligence, handing the reins of its national AI strategy to industry insiders who built the country’s most advanced systems....

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