Candidate for Minister of Science and ICT Yusang-im: "I will make a comprehensive judgment... and tackle the 'big issues' first"

On the Way to Work, "Quickly Respond to Change"
Interpreted as Emphasizing Leadership in the AI Era
Presidential National AI Committee Launched

Yoo Sang-im, the nominee for Minister of Science and ICT, expressed his determination on the 2nd, saying, "If I become the minister, I will start with the big tasks that need to be done as a minister."

Yoo Sang-im, nominee for Minister of Science and ICT Photo by Yonhap News

On the same day, Yoo met with reporters as he arrived at the hearing office set up at Gwanghwamun Post Office in Seoul and responded to a question about his views on resolving the oligopoly in the telecommunications sector.

He emphasized, "We (the Ministry of Science and ICT) have begun to make comprehensive judgments," adding, "From the perspective of responding quickly to changes, we need to make comprehensive judgments and come up with solutions."

He continued, "A lot of work has already started within the Ministry of Science and ICT," and said, "We will share opinions and start with the big tasks that need to be done once I become the minister."

The issue Yoo referred to as requiring a "comprehensive and rapid response" is interpreted as the artificial intelligence (AI) technology that is impacting all industries.

He had previously stated on his way to work, "To respond quickly and gain competitiveness in the AI era, the Ministry of Science and ICT must lead this and share it with other ministries."

Regarding policies to revitalize competition in the telecommunications market, he said, "It is not a simple decision to lower prices (telecommunication fees) for the benefit of the public, but a matter to be considered as part of the rapid changes such as AI."

In this regard, the Ministry of Science and ICT recently began forming the presidential-level 'National AI Committee.' The government has expressed its determination to unite the public and private sectors to make an all-out effort to become one of the top three AI powers.

The National AI Committee is an upgraded organization of the AI Strategy High-Level Council launched by the Ministry of Science and ICT in April. If Yoo becomes minister, he will participate as a government member. The parliamentary confirmation hearing for Yoo is expected to be held on the 8th.

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