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From Elementary School to PhD — South Korea Invests ₩1.4 Trillion to Build a Nation of AI Talent

South Korea's Ministry of Education unveiled its first-ever 'AI Talent Development Plan for All' in early 2026 — a ₩1.4 trillion ($960M) national blueprint spanning elementary AI labs to doctoral research programs. The ambition is sweeping, but critics warn that speed may be outrunning strategy.