New vice defense minister vows to build 'overwhelming' AI-based military capabilities

Newly appointed Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee vowed Friday to build "overwhelming" military capabilities based on advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, while bringing about institutional change within the military. Lee made the pledge as he called for a "pragmatic" approach to defense policy during his inauguration ceremony, a day after being appointed as the ministry's second-highest ranking official. "I will lead institutional change and innovation so that the military can stay faithful to its mission and focus on its proper duties," he said. "I will utilize advanced AI technologies to build overwhelming military capabilities." Lee also said South Korea faces a restructuring of the international order, citing North Korea's deepening ties with Russia through its participation in the war against Ukraine and moves by friendly nations prioritizing their own security and economy. "In the rapidly changing international order, our military should pursue pragmatic defense cooperation to contribute to national interest while solidifying deterrence capabilities based on tWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times