Presidential candidate of the Reform Party Lee Jun-seok noted on the 16th, "If there is someone whose direction toward the future is aligned, that person is a subject of dialogue and cooperation regardless of whether they are conservative or progressive."
On the morning of the same day, after greeting people on his commute near Gasan Digital Complex Station in Geumcheon District, the candidate met with reporters and said, "This election will not be a confrontation between old conservatism and old progressivism, but rather a confrontation between the past and the future."
He stated, "When several presidential candidates make similar comments, the public becomes more interested, so I propose to jointly respond to those who make deceptive statements regarding at least AI (artificial intelligence) and various scientific technologies. It is not a situation to lightly propose other political agendas."
This is interpreted as suggesting the possibility of a "policy alliance" with other presidential candidates.
In response to the question of whether there is a candidate with aligned future visions, he said, "Every time people like Lee Jae-myung and Han Dong-hoon, who lack understanding of science and technology, speak, Assemblyman Ahn Cheol-soo makes appropriate comments," adding, "I welcome discussions with Assemblyman Ahn regarding topics related to AI at any time."
Regarding the AI investment pledges made by presidential candidates Lee Jae-myung and Han Dong-hoon the previous day, he pointed out, "The free AI policy mentioned by the former representative is a very foolish idea that links his branded free series with AI," and continued, "What's more ridiculous is that they raised the investment from 100 trillion won to 200 trillion won."
Earlier, the candidate announced a policy to open the era of 100 trillion won in AI investment the previous day. Candidate Han proposed to invest 200 trillion won in establishing AI infrastructure.
Regarding the speculation about Acting Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's candidacy, he said, "More than 90% of the news coming out now is a story from the People Power Party, which is in a desperate situation," adding, "A serious Prime Minister Han will not continue to send such messages in this situation." He expressed hope that "the Acting Head of State of the Republic of Korea should not be dragged into politics for any political purpose."