Fmr South Korea PM, Han promises to establish AI Ministry

  Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s former acting leader and current presidential candidate, promised Wednesday to establish a new ministry to supervise the country’s artificial intelligence plans and scientific innovation if he wins the election. Han’s campaign announced his first campaign pledge since launching his presidential bid on Friday, stating that he intends to increase cutting-edge AI semiconductor production and establish a 1 trillion won (US$716 million/RM3 billion) fund to nurture local talent and court overseas scientists as Korea strives to catch up with global peers. The “Ministry of AI Innovation Strategy” would integrate science and technology along with environment and