A Record-Breaking R&D And AI Budget For 2026.

The South Korean parliament recently cleared a massive 727.9 trillion won budget for 2026, featuring a record-high allocation for Research and Development (R&D). A significant portion of this over 10 trillion won is dedicated specifically to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI Transformation (AX). The government plans to integrate AI across all public sectors, including healthcare, administration, and defense. The budget also includes strategies to bolster K-Culture as a core engine of future growth, with the ambitious goal of attracting 30 million international tourists by enhancing performance venues and developing high-tech cultural content.

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