이재명 정부 1년 외신이 본 한국…“BTS·반도체·실용외교”

South Korea is gaining unprecedented recognition from international media as the critical hub of the global AI and semiconductor supply chain, positioning the country as the manufacturing backbone of Asia's technology ecosystem. This technological dominance, amplified by K-pop's sustained cultural soft power, creates a rare dual advantage that extends Korea's influence beyond hardware into diplomatic and strategic spheres. For tech industry observers, this signals Korea's transformation from a peripheral supplier nation into a central strategic power shaping the direction of global innovation.