South Korea details economic, AI policy tasks to double growth in 2026 | MLex
South Korea details economic, AI policy tasks to double growth in 2026 | MLex
Publish Date: 2026-01-09 03:11:00
Source Domain: www.mlex.com
- Economic Growth Target: The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance aims to achieve an annual economic growth of 2 percent in 2026, doubling the estimated growth of 1 percent in 2025.
- AI Initiative Focus: The government reaffirms its commitment to accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across the country and strengthening national AI capabilities.
- Specific AI Policies:
- Construction of a national AI computing center by late 2026.
- Designation of a city for self-driving automobile demonstrations.
- Establishment of a presidential committee to support the domestic semiconductor industry.
- Investment and Regulation:
- Plans to begin allocating investment from the National Growth Fund.
- Possible enactment of special laws for AI-related projects if necessary.
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