Recently, the South Korean government announced plans to strengthen investment in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) by establishing a "National AI Committee" to promote national development in this area, aiming to become one of the top three AI leading countries in the world. This policy is closely related to the technological advancements of the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, which the South Korean government believes has brought new challenges to the domestic market, necessitating an urgent response.
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According to Bloomberg, the South Korean Ministry of Finance stated that the government plans to invest at least 34 trillion won, equivalent to about 169.966 billion RMB, to support research and development in cutting-edge technology fields such as batteries and biotechnology. Additionally, the government will establish new funds to provide low-interest loans and equity purchases for the high-tech industry to encourage innovation and development.
Furthermore, the South Korean Ministry of Finance plans to discuss amendments to relevant laws in Parliament in March to pave the way for the implementation of the new policy. This series of measures demonstrates the government's emphasis on the AI field, aiming to enhance the strength of enterprises in global competition through policy guidance and financial support.
Key Points:
🌟 The South Korean government plans to establish a "National AI Committee" to strive to become one of the top three AI leading countries in the world.
💰 The government will invest at least 34 trillion won to support the development of the high-tech industry.
🤝 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visits South Korea to engage with several tech giants.
