[AI's Thoughts] Promises That the Next Presidential Candidate Should Adopt...

Yoon Sukyeol Dismissed 122 Days After Martial Law Declaration
Political Arena Enters Early Presidential Election, June 3 Likely
Concerns Rise Over Increased Uncertainty Due to Broken Policy Continuity
Future Vision Needed, Including the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Prosecution Reform, Real Estate, and Low Birth Rate Issues Expected to Persist

Reporter: "What pledges should the next presidential candidate adopt?"

ChatGPT: "It is important to have comprehensive policies addressing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, real estate stabilization, realization of law and social justice, and leadership that earns the trust of the people."

At around 11:22 a.m. on the 4th, the Constitutional Court dismissed former President Yoon Sukyeol. It was 122 days since the declaration of Martial Law on December 3, and 111 days since the impeachment motion was submitted on December 14 last year. On this day, the Constitutional Court held the impeachment trial at 11 a.m. and unanimously upheld the National Assembly's impeachment motion against President Yoon.

With the dismissal of former President Yoon, the political arena is entering an early presidential election. Within political circles, June 3, which fills the two months stipulated by the Constitution after Yoon's dismissal, is being strongly considered as the likely election date.

Since the primary process must be completed before the resignation deadline for ministers and heads of local governments wishing to run, which is the 4th of next month, a hectic primary schedule is expected.

The day after the Constitutional Court ruled to remove former President Yoon Seokyeol from office, a "Victory Day Nationwide Citizen March" rally hosted by the Emergency Action for Immediate Resignation of Yoon Seokyeol and Major Social Reform was held in front of Gwanghwamun, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 5th. Photo by Yonhap News

We asked generative AI ChatGPT about the policy tasks left behind by former President Yoon, who could not complete his term, and the pledges that the next presidential candidate should adopt as their agenda.

ChatGPT predicted that the dismissal of former President Yoon would break policy continuity in the fields of economy, rule of law, diplomacy and security, real estate, and welfare, increasing uncertainty both domestically and internationally.

ChatGPT explained, "Former President Yoon guaranteed the free activities of large corporations and expanded support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)," adding, "If his term is interrupted, there is a risk that support for SMEs and the startup ecosystem may weaken."

It continued, "During his term, he strengthened the South Korea-US alliance and promoted military cooperation and security policies to respond to North Korea's threats. For that reason, it may be difficult to maintain consistent policies on North Korea or in relations with China, which could increase uncertainty in international cooperation. He also promoted the revitalization of redevelopment and reconstruction and the reform of the comprehensive real estate tax, but after his dismissal, real estate supply policies may be suspended or lose continuity."

As for the pledges the next presidential candidate should adopt, it emphasized that the policies should reflect the major issues of Korean society and a vision for the future.

ChatGPT stated, "It is necessary to actively introduce Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, big data, and blockchain, strengthen support for SMEs, and focus on creating jobs for young people. Various supply measures should be proposed so that young people and those without homes can purchase housing at reasonable prices, and a war should be declared against real estate speculation groups."

It added, "Welfare policies to solve the low birth rate problem and strengthening technology-focused education such as IT, AI, big data, and robotics in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution are necessary. Policies to eradicate corruption among high-ranking officials and politicians and to enhance government transparency should also be promoted."

Furthermore, it explained, "With North Korea, military tensions should be eased and economic cooperation expanded. It is important to present concrete plans for the feasibility of each policy and a vision that can earn the trust of the people."

On the 4th, when the Constitutional Court ruled to dismiss President Yoon Seokyeol, officials at the Presidential Office in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, were lowering the Bonghwanggi flag. Photo by Yonhap News Presidential Office Press Corps

ChatGPT viewed that the Yoon Sukyeol administration caused controversy over legislative conflict, prosecution reform, real estate stabilization, and North Korea issues, and that these will remain important issues for the next administration as well.

ChatGPT said, "Former President Yoon emphasized the independence of the prosecution and aimed to strengthen the rule of law, but controversy over prosecution reform continued. Stabilizing housing prices and expanding housing supply will remain important tasks for the next administration."

It also added, "Due to issues such as housing problems for young people, employment problems, and inequality of opportunity, the low birth rate problem remains an urgent task. Social conflicts must be resolved through political cooperation and balanced policies."