Yoon and Lee Focus on Special Prosecutor... Ahn Cheol-soo Differentiates with 'Science'

"Countries with Scientific Hegemony Dominate the World"
Visits to Future Industry Sites and Other Activities

Ahn Cheol-soo, the presidential candidate of the People’s Party, visited KAIST in Eoeun-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon on the morning of the 11th and is having a conversation with officials from the Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] Ahn Cheol-soo, the presidential candidate of the People’s Party, is focusing on 'science and technology' as he embarks on his presidential campaign. While candidates from the two major parties concentrate on issues like the introduction of a special prosecutor or capturing the youth vote, he aims to differentiate himself by presenting a 'future discourse.'

On the 12th, Ahn appeared on BBS Radio and stated, "I believe that in this era, countries that hold scientific and technological hegemony dominate the world," adding, "If we focus on nurturing not only memory semiconductors but also secondary batteries, nuclear power generation, the hydrogen industry, and entertainment content industries, we can become one of the top five powers."

He particularly emphasized the necessity of nuclear power, distancing himself from the current administration that advocates for 'nuclear phase-out.' Ahn said, "Our country is essentially an island and must be self-sufficient. There are only two ways to supply power stably: using coal or nuclear power. Ultimately, nuclear power is essential for our country."

His recent activities have also concentrated on future industries. On the 9th, he met with Kwon Oh-kyung, a display technology innovator and distinguished professor at Hanyang University, and then visited an eco-friendly hydrogen production facility company. On the 10th, he visited an AI (artificial intelligence) semiconductor development company, and the day before, he toured research sites at KAIST’s Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering and the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology. That morning, he also visited 'Watcha,' a domestic online video streaming (OTT) platform company, to discuss ways and policies to enhance the global competitiveness of the content industry. Emphasizing his background in medical science, he is trying to cultivate an image as a 'science president.' Ahn’s first major pledge is the '5·5·5 New Growth Strategy,' which aims to create five ultra-gap scientific technologies, establish five Samsung Electronics-level companies, and enter the ranks of the top five economic powers.

Ahn said, "There are many differences, but I am the cleanest candidate," adding, "One side is involved in the Daejang-dong scandal, and the other side in the prosecution report scandal. It is the right attitude for a presidential candidate to quickly clarify the truth through a special prosecutor during this opportunity."

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