Han Seong-sook is exactly the right pick to lead South Korea's AI transformation — her tenure as Naver CEO and deep tech background make her uniquely qualified to bridge government and industry. With Korea committing a record 9.9 trillion won to AI this year, having a PM who actually understands the technology isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. This appointment signals that the Lee administration is serious about competing with the U.S. and China.
Nominating someone who couldn't name North Korea as an enemy and confused who started the Korean War raises serious red flags about readiness for one of the country's most critical roles. The opposition was right to boycott a hearing stripped of witnesses and key documents — that's not confirmation, that's a rubber stamp. Selling properties only after getting nominated doesn't demonstrate integrity; it demonstrates political calculation.
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