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South Korea ranked 10th in the latest global AI and digital competitiveness rankings, while Japan placed 19th, according to KYODO. The result positions South Korea within the top ten of the index, which benchmarks national readiness in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. Japan's 19th-place finish leaves it outside the leading group, trailing its regional neighbor by nine spots. The ranking matters as a gauge of how economies are positioning themselves for AI-driven growth and digital investment. What to watch next is whether both countries adjust policy, funding, or infrastructure spending in response to the standings.

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