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  "id": 8825664,
  "title": "PM vows to make seamless preparations to launch Global AI Hub",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pm-vows-to-make-seamless-preparations-to-launch-global-ai-hub-8825664",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-21T03:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260921/pm-vows-to-make-seamless-preparations-to-launch-global-ai-hub"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korean Prime Minister Han Seong-sook pledged on Monday that her government will ensure a smooth launch of the nation's Global AI Hub project. This initiative aims to unite AI capabilities of international organizations to tackle issues like disease control and climate change. Announced in May, the Global AI Hub seeks to foster cross-border collaboration in the AI sector with nine global organizations and five multilateral development banks. The vision is to offer AI-based solutions to global challenges through the concept of \"AI for All, AI to Solve Global Challenges.\"\n\nDuring the inaugural meeting of the preparation committee, Prime Minister Han emphasized the importance of taking action beyond mere declarations. She stated that the government will diligently prepare for the Global AI Hub's launch by swiftly establishing a dedicated support system and selecting the most appropriate location through fair and transparent procedures.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Monday the government will make seamless preparations to realize the country's \"Global AI Hub\" initiative, including selecting the best location for the envisioned hub through fair and transparent procedures. In May, Korea unveiled its vision to launch the Global AI Hub in the country in an effort to bring together the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "PM vows to make seamless preparations to launch Global AI Hub",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pm-vows-to-make-seamless-preparations-to-launch-global-ai-hub",
        "published": "2026-09-21T02:18:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "PM vows to make seamless preparations to launch Global AI Hub",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pm-vows-to-make-seamless-preparations-to-launch-global-ai-hub-8840761",
        "published": "2026-09-21T04:42:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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