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Assembly science panel sets AI infrastructure as first agenda to support three mega-projects

South Korea’s National Assembly Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee has selected AI infrastructure as its first joint policy agenda for the second half of the 22nd parliament. The panel aims to identify legislative and institutional tasks to support the government’s three mega-projects. At a forum in Seoul, participating companies called for faster permits, expanded tax support, a dedicated organisation and regulatory streamlining. The government said it would review industry requests through inter-ministerial and public-private frameworks.

Finance

Regulators move to tighten rules for single-stock leveraged ETFs

South Korea\'s financial authorities have begun reviewing rules for single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds, which have been cited as one factor behind rising KOSPI volatility. Measures under consideration include raising the basic margin deposit to 30 million to 50 million won from 10 million won, expanding mandatory education and requiring simulated trading and exams. Officials are also discussing limits on new listings, tighter liquidity provider quote rules and stricter controls on tracking error rates.

AI & Enterprise

NEXT project launched to secure world-leading tech by 2030 and world-first by 2040

South Korea will reorganise its national strategic technology framework into 55 technologies across 10 areas to respond to an AI transition and economic security competition. The government aims to secure world-leading technology by 2030 and take the lead in world-first technology by 2040. The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Office of Planning and Budget held a launch event for the NEXT project, which will link key R&D programmes with industrial and investment policies and build a NEXT Alliance in the second half of the year.