Prime Minister Han Seung-soo emphasized on July 5 that executing the three mega projects with urgency could usher in a new era of growth for South Korea, similar to how past developments in highways and high-speed communication networks propelled the economy. He stated, "If the party, government, and private sector work as one team, we can achieve great results."
During his remarks at a high-level party-government meeting held at the Prime Minister's residence in Samcheong-dong, Han described the three mega projects as a highly challenging task that connects semiconductor, AI data centers, and physical AI into a cohesive vision that will shape the nation's competitiveness over the next three years.
He noted, "South Korea possesses the world's top competitiveness in the information sector and has a proven track record of success in both industrialization and informatization. We have the strength and foundation to lead in the age of artificial intelligence."
Han expressed his excitement about the three mega projects, saying, "My heart raced when I heard about them. To turn this national vision into tangible results, we must unite our efforts."
He also highlighted a recent survey by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) that showed South Korea climbed nine spots to sixth place in public sector trustworthiness compared to the previous survey, calling it a valuable achievement made possible by the citizens' collaboration with the government.
However, he reflected, "As much as the public trusts the government, we must also consider whether we are repaying that trust with results in the area of people's livelihoods."
Han urged the Democratic Party to expedite the passage of bills directly related to economic recovery through the National Assembly, stating, "These bills must be passed quickly to invigorate the economy. The government will do its utmost to achieve legislative success, and I ask the National Assembly for their active interest."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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