South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s government has proposed a big jump in AI spending. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
KIM JAEWON
August 29, 2025 18:50 JST
SEOUL — South Korea has proposed tripling its artificial intelligence budget next year to more than 10 trillion won ($7.2 billion) as President Lee Jae Myung’s government is keen for the country to adopt the new technology across sectors ranging from robotics and autos to health care and public services.