SEOUL, May 14 (AJP) - Kim Moon-soo, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, pledged Wednesday to become a president who prioritizes science and technology, as he toured Jinju and Sacheon, cities in South Gyeongsang Province known for their concentration of aerospace and defense industries.
In a campaign speech in Jinju, Kim urged voters to back his vision of transforming South Korea into a global leader in aerospace. “Let’s raise our aerospace technology and industries to the top level worldwide,” he said. “If I am elected as president, I will be a ‘science and technology president.’”
He drew parallels with the legacy of former President Park Chung-hee, saying, “Some might ask, ‘What do you know about science and technology?’ President Park wasn’t a scientist, but he knew the importance of those sectors and trained some of the world’s best experts. He built POSCO, the automobile industry, shipbuilding, and K-defense.”
Kim also proposed bringing in top talent from overseas. “We need to recruit the best minds from abroad and create a Korea, especially Jinju, Sacheon, and the whole of South Gyeongsang Province, where practicing science and raising a family are both ideal,” he said.
Mentioning the major shipyards in nearby Geoje, Kim added, “Korea’s shipbuilding technology is the best in the world. We need to keep expanding this strength.”
He also spoke about the symbolic value of Jinju, invoking patriotic and civic pride. “Jinju has always stood firm for the country,” he said. Kim also visited the Korea Aerospace Administration in Sacheon and received a policy briefing from Commissioner Yoon Young-bin. Kim also engaged in discussions with staff and experts.
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