[Editorial] Politics over policy
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Ha Jung-woo, South Korea's senior presidential secretary for AI policy, resigned to run in a National Assembly by-election, sparking concerns that party interests are overtaking national priorities. President Lee Jae Myung had emphasized AI as a core survival strategy for South Korea, investing 100 trillion won by 2030 to become a top AI power.
Ha Jung-woo, senior presidential secretary for artificial intelligence policy, resigned to run in a National Assembly by-election. He was appointed by President Lee Jae Myung to lead the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy and Future Planning just 10 months prior. Lee had emphasized AI as a key national strategy, investing 100 trillion won by 2030. Ha's departure is seen as a setback for the administration's AI ambitions. The ruling Democratic Party of Korea is expected to nominate Ha as its candidate for a constituency in Busan. The party's decision is criticized for prioritizing politics over national interests.
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