Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook apologizes for controversy over multiple homes and personal information leaks, expresses commitment to AI transformation

Prime Minister nominee Han Seongsook apologized at the confirmation hearing on the 25th for the controversy over owning multiple homes and the issue of personal information leakage. She expressed regret, saying it did not meet the public’s expectations, and stated that she would respond responsibly as a candidate for public office. The nominee also said she was once again apologizing as the minister in charge regarding the leakage of personal information from the Everyone’s Startup Project. She explained that after watching the results of the investigations by the National Intelligence Service and the Personal Information Protection Commission, she would address any necessary measures and issues of responsibility. She also said that if she becomes Prime Minister, she would promote a bold AI transformation to change the economic structure and strengthen policies for socially vulnerable groups. At the hearing, the ruling and opposition parties clashed over the timing of disposing of real estate and views on security.