South Korea expands AI from semiconductors to steel and petrochemicals

japan.hani.co.kr (Japanese)

South Korea will combine AI with steel, petrochemicals and other key industries to boost competitiveness, targeting 3% economic growth this year. Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced the 'Economic Structural Reform Direction' on Thursday, covering AI-driven process innovation and high-value transformation for major industries like shipbuilding, autos, and bio. The plan also fosters physical AI and industry-specific humanoid development. To ease inequality, authorities will bolster safety nets, revise basic and retirement pensions by Q3, and outline youth employment measures. Koo also defended Korea's economy after Bloomberg's negative stock market assessment.


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