Jeong Sye-gyun: "Data Agency, Presidential Direct Special Committee Formation is Realistic"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun recently stated that "forming a presidential task force" is a realistic approach regarding the discussions on establishing a new Data Agency and Data Exchange.

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On the afternoon of the same day, during a government-wide question session on education, society, and culture held at the National Assembly, Prime Minister Chung responded to a question from Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Kwang-jae asking, "What is the government preparing in relation to the establishment of a Data Agency or Data Exchange?"

Prime Minister Chung said, "I understand there are various proposals such as creating a law, establishing an agency, or forming a committee, but if we create a law or an agency, it would require organizational restructuring, which takes a lot of time."

He added, "There are not enough personnel to form a department, and an agency alone would be insufficient to operate independently. Realistically, my personal view is that setting up a presidential task force to accumulate and utilize data would be a better system."

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