South Korea puts AI veterans at policy helm as $1 trillion push gathers pace
By Choonsik Yoo ( August 31, 2026, 05:58 GMT | Insight) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung appointed two technology industry veterans and an energy ministry official to key artificial intelligence policy posts on Sunday, signaling continuity as the country seeks to narrow the gap with global AI leaders and strengthen its competitiveness. The appointments come as South Korea prepares to invest about $1 trillion in three AI megaprojects and seeks greater technological self-sufficiency amid intensifying global competition.South Korean President Lee Jae Myung appointed two technology industry veterans and an energy ministry official to key artificial intelligence policy posts on Sunday, signaling a preference for continuity over a fresh experiment as the country seeks to narrow the gap with global AI leaders....
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