# New Prime Minister Accelerates South Korea AI Push > Source: > Published: 2026-07-01 04:12:03+00:00 Industry context: Faster government action on AI changes procurement, funding flows, and regulatory timelines that matter to practitioners building models and supply chains. According to Chosun, newly appointed Prime Minister Han Seong-sook vowed on her first day in office to "boldly invest in AI and advanced industries, and actively work to rationalize regulations that could hinder innovation." Chosun reports Han made the remarks after receiving her appointment certificate from President Lee Jae Myung and arriving at the Government Complex Seoul. The article also notes the government's announcement of **South Korea's Great Leap Forward 3 Mega Projects**, which includes an **800 trillion Korean won** investment in the Honam semiconductor sector, a detail cited by Chosun as context for the administration's industrial priorities.