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Despite Trump plans, South Korea's push for AI talent faces domestic barriers

By Choonsik Yoo ( September 25, 2025, 06:29 GMT | Comment) -- South Korea has put artificial intelligence at the center of its national strategy and launched initiatives to train and retain local talent while attracting foreign experts. The plans rest roughly on boosting education and research funding, offering incentives to global professionals and empowering a presidential AI committee to align policies. The unexpected development that could change recruitment dynamics — the recent move by US President Donald Trump to raise visa fees for foreign workers — could redirect skilled professionals toward South Korea, but cultural barriers, rigid workplace norms and resistance to high salaries may continue to hinder its bid to become a global AI talent hub. South Korea has placed artificial intelligence at the center of its national strategies and, acknowledging the importance of experts, has unveiled initiatives to train, attract and retain the kind of talent that could transform the already highly tech-savvy country into a leading AI-immersed society....

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