Their upcoming meeting, likely to be held at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Thursday, follows a series of talks Lee has held with major business leaders as part of efforts to drive balanced regional development, which is one of the key agendas of his administration.
Lee has reportedly already met with SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won and other business leaders to hear about their investment plans, while also discussing artificial intelligence (AI)-related technologies and developments as part of efforts to promote balanced regional growth.
In particular, Lee is said to be keen on attracting investment to key regions including South Jeolla Province, which remains relatively less developed.
Based on these talks, Lee is expected to soon unveil a major investment blueprint involving both the public and private sectors, with a focus on regional development projects.
During a press conference marking his first anniversary in office earlier this month, Lee already hinted at plans aimed at reshaping the country's long-term growth strategy.
In the same vein, presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said at a meeting on Monday that extra tax revenue expected from the unprecedented semiconductor boom should be invested in projects for future generations.
Kang also called for broader discussions on fiscal reform and other structural changes, warning that further delays could increase the burden on younger and future generations.
His remarks came as the country's chip giants Samsung and SK hynix have been enjoying strong gains from the global semiconductor boom, driven by surging AI demand for memory chips. Both companies have seen their earnings rise dramatically, prompting calls for their gains to be invested into broader national growth.
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