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Despite the Lee Jae-myung administration's push for public institution consolidation, the National Assembly is proposing bills to establish new, often similar, public organizations like the National AI Center, creating a conflict.

Government Efficiency vs. Parliamentary Establishment Bills

The Lee Jae-myung administration is currently accelerating the consolidation and efficiency of public institutions. However, the National Assembly continues to propose bills to create new public institutions, often citing reasons like attracting public enterprises or resolving regional issues. This trend clashes with the government's stance and is criticized for contradicting the goal of increased efficiency.

Push for Similar AI-Related Institutions

Notably, plans for establishing similar institutions in the field of artificial intelligence are continuously being brought before the National Assembly. For instance, organizations with similar names and functions, such as the National Artificial Intelligence Center, Artificial Intelligence Policy Center, and Korea Artificial Intelligence Association, are being simultaneously pursued. According to a Maeil Business Newspaper report on the 19th, dozens of legislative and amendment bills to establish various corporations, agencies, promotion institutes, centers, and associations are currently pending in the National Assembly.

*Source: 매일경제 (2026-03-19)*

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