Budget Minister Park Hong-geun attends a press conference at the government complex in Sejong, central South Korea, on Aug. 28, 2026, about the 2027 budget proposal. The government on Sept. 1 unveiled a 2027 budget proposal calling for record spending of 821 trillion won (US$595 billion) to address structural challenges, such as the low birthrate and regional decline, while sustaining the country's momentum in artificial intelligence. (Yonhap)

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