150조 미래대응기금 청년·AI 등 투자…‘양극화 해소’는 빠졌다

The 150 trillion won Future Response Fund, aimed at addressing challenges arising from the semiconductor overgrowth, is set to launch next year. The fund prioritizes investments in youth, growth dynamism, rural areas, education, and human capital development, with the goal of boosting projected growth rates. However, concerns arise regarding the use of general accounting for welfare projects and the difficulty in addressing the issue of wealth polarization.

The primary source of funding for the fund is the expected increase in domestic taxes, with an estimated range of 130 trillion to 150 trillion won based on recent trends. The fund will be allocated towards key sectors, including youth training, affordable housing for young adults, infrastructure development in rural areas, advanced AI technology, and support for local governments.

Despite the potential benefits, there are concerns that the fund may not adequately address wealth polarization and that the government's financial oversight may be weakened due to the fund's independence from the general budget.