# Deputy PM Lee Hyung-il Proposes Temasek Cooperation and Physical AI Collaboration with Germany

> South Korea's deputy PM proposes Temasek cooperation with Singapore and physical AI collaboration with Germany at G20.
- Title: Deputy PM Lee Hyung-il Proposes Temasek Cooperation and…
- Summary: South Korea's deputy PM proposes Temasek cooperation with Singapore and physical AI collaboration with Germany at G20. South Korea's deputy PM Lee Hyung-il…
- Keywords: lee hyung-il, temasek, singapore, germany, g20, physical ai, strategic sovereign wealth fund, south korea, asean+3 finance ministers, united states, united kingdom, Deputy
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/ec1ed89d-f907-4aae-936d-811bd9d81581
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-16T06:05:28+00:00
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- Topics: lee hyung-il, temasek, singapore, germany, g20, g7, physical ai, strategic sovereign wealth fund, south korea, asean+3 finance ministers, united states, united kingdom
## Deputy PM Lee Hyung-il's G20 Debut
South Korea's deputy prime minister and minister of economy and finance lee hyung-il made his multilateral debut at the g20 and g7 finance ministers' meetings in bangkok.
## Temasek Cooperation Proposal
Lee proposed sharing temasek's operational expertise with singapore, which was well received by singapore's second minister for finance.
## Physical AI Collaboration with Germany
Germany expressed interest in partnering with south korea to integrate physical ai into traditional manufacturing sectors including automobiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
## Three Key Priorities
Lee outlined three priorities: enhancing supply chain resilience, protecting vulnerable populations, and investing in future growth engines including ai.
## South Korea Joins G20 Troika
South korea will form the g20 troika with the united states and the united kingdom next year for coordinated policy continuity.
## Bilateral Meetings with Australia, UK, and ADB
Lee held bilateral meetings with australia, the uk, and the asian development bank to review supply chain and financial cooperation measures.
## G20 and G7 Meetings Details
Lee attended the g20 and g7 finance ministers and central bank governors meetings held in bangkok on october 15, 2 as a guest for the second consecutive time.
## Key takeaway

South Korea's deputy PM Lee Hyung-il proposed sharing Temasek's operational expertise with Singapore and physical AI collaboration with Germany at G20.