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New AI policy chief warns of export control risks, vows push for homegrown AI

Published

31 August 2026

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regulatory

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AI Infrastructure

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South Korea

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Read at koreatimes.co.kr

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Korea's new AI policy chief Ha Jung-woo warns of risks from potential export controls on advanced AI models, citing recent U.S. actions, and pledges to strengthen domestic AI capabilities through the national foundation model project while addressing challenges in evaluation and deployment.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.

◆ The Wire takeaway

South Korea's push to build domestic AI models signals new policy openings but also raises risks around export restrictions you must navigate to protect your AI access. You need to engage government channels now to influence or anticipate shifts affecting AI tools and data flow.

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