Han Seong-sook, the nominee for Prime Minister, attended a confirmation hearing on June 25, where she outlined her plans to focus on transforming the economy through artificial intelligence (AI) and expanding the foundation for future growth.
At the hearing, Han pledged, "I will be a Prime Minister who focuses solely on achieving results for the happiness of the people."
She added, "Through a bold AI transformation, I will lead the shift in our economic structure, support the growth of future generations, and create a warm safety net for the socially vulnerable."
A former CEO of Naver, Han stated, "I have lived at the forefront of technological innovation for a long time," and expressed her intention to apply the experiences and philosophies she has gained over 30 years in the field to national governance.
She emphasized that the benefits accrued from the AI transformation and export boom should be reinvested into next-generation advanced industries, future core technologies, and the creation of a startup and innovation ecosystem. "I will do my utmost to reverse the potential growth rate curve," she said.
Han also remarked, "It is the fundamental duty of the state to provide a ladder of opportunity for future generations to stand on their own," and pledged to connect the fruits of the transformation to investments in social safety nets for small and medium-sized enterprises, small business owners, local economies, and workers.
Regarding her predecessor, Kim Min-seok, Han noted, "He laid the foundation for normalizing the state and restoring democracy over the past year and achieved significant results," expressing her respect for his efforts.
She concluded by stating, "Many of the national tasks cannot be solved by the government alone," and promised to work diligently as a bridge for cooperation, communicating closely with the National Assembly and gathering wisdom across party lines.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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