South Korean Presidential Candidate Aims for Crypto-Focused Economic Revival

Hong Joon Pyo, a candidate in South Korea’s presidential primary, has unveiled a five-year investment plan worth at least 50 trillion won to propel economic growth in emerging fields such as AI, crypto, quantum technology, and super gap technologies. He seeks to emulate the approach of U.S. President Donald Trump in promoting blockchain and cryptocurrency within the nation’s economy. This ambitious plan, unveiled during a policy briefing on economics, labor, science, and technology at his campaign headquarters, includes 27 key commitments aimed at boosting business-led growth with government support.