Lee Jong-ho: "I will address the neglect theory of science, technology, and ICT to Yoon"

Revealed in a Meeting with Reporters Immediately After the Inauguration Ceremony on the 11th

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] On the 11th, Lee Jong-ho, the newly appointed Minister of Science and ICT, stated that he would "definitely discuss" the current administration's 'neglect of science and ICT' with President Yoon Seok-yeol.

After his inauguration ceremony at the Ministry of Science and ICT building in Sejong City that morning, Minister Lee told reporters, "I was heavily questioned about that point during the confirmation hearing. I wrote everything down in my notebook," expressing his intention.

Regarding President Yoon's emphasis on the role of science and technology in national development during his inauguration ceremony the previous day, Minister Lee said, "I was quite surprised. Someone next to me said, 'That must be a burden,'” sharing his thoughts.

Minister Lee also stressed that the Ministry of Science and ICT must play a key role in building the digital platform government, a major national agenda of the Yoon Seok-yeol administration. He said, "Communication is necessary so that each ministry’s feelings are not hurt, and there is definitely a clear role for the Ministry of Science and ICT, including in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI)."

When asked about future major policy directions or urgent issues such as OTT and 5G, he replied, "I have been studying for about a month now." Regarding the delay in appointing the vice minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT, he said, "I do not know."

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