Kim Yong-beom, South Korea's presidential policy chief, suggested that the government should distribute a 'dividend' to citizens funded by taxes on profits from the booming artificial intelligence (AI) sector. This statement came amid increasing pressure to ensure that the economic benefits from AI, which have significantly enriched major companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, are shared with the public. Following this announcement, the Kospi index experienced notable volatility, initially plunging by 5.1% before recovering slightly to close down 2.3%. Kim clarified that the intention was to utilize 'excess tax revenue' generated from the AI boom rather than introduce a new tax on corporate profits. This proposal highlights the growing debate in South Korea regarding the need for equitable distribution of wealth generated from technological advancements.