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Lee Hoon-ki says LG Uplus should waive penalties if hacking evidence destruction confirmed

Lee Hoon-ki (이훈기), a lawmaker on the National Assembly\'s Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee, urged government-level measures to protect users over suspicions that LG Uplus destroyed evidence related to hacking. The Ministry of Science and ICT has asked investigative authorities to probe alleged obstruction of official duties over the disposal of servers. Lee called for additional steps beyond awaiting police findings, including clarifying penalty waivers if intentional evidence destruction and interference are confirmed.

AI & Enterprise

Bae Gyeong-hun ends multiple roles, seeks to focus on core work as AI policy duties shift

Bae Gyeong-hun (배경훈), deputy prime minister and science and ICT minister, is ending a period of holding multiple AI policy roles as the presidential office and the National AI Strategy Committee fill key posts. The reshuffle is expected to clarify role-sharing and could speed policy decisions if coordination works smoothly. With AI projects expanding and the ministry’s AI budget rising sharply next year, attention is on whether Bae can deliver execution results while also overseeing broader science and R&D agendas.

AI & Enterprise

South Korea, France to expand AI, semiconductor and quantum cooperation

South Korea and France are expanding science, technology and digital cooperation focused on AI, semiconductors and quantum technology. South Korea\'s science ministry said the two sides signed an MOU in Paris on Sept. 8 local time during President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit. The agreement details an earlier letter of intent and includes regular meetings, joint research and efforts to identify projects by innovative companies and attract investment for mutual market entry.