Koo Yun-cheol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, emphasized the need for effective follow-up actions to ensure that the economic policy direction for the second half of the year and ten key tasks yield visible results.
During an expanded executive meeting held at the Government Sejong Center, Koo reiterated the importance of implementing the economic growth strategy for the second half of the year, which was previously outlined in presidential briefings and national fiscal strategy meetings.
Koo stressed that it is crucial for policies to function effectively in the field. He urged each department to check detailed implementation plans for each task and enhance communication on the ground. This will help ensure that citizens and businesses can directly experience the benefits of the policies.
He also called for thorough preparations for upcoming major events, including a real estate forum and tax reform announcements, stating, “We need to create changes that the public can feel. With numerous economic issues and policy tasks ahead in the second half of the year, we will accelerate innovations in our work methods to achieve greater results.”
Finally, Koo addressed the integrity training for high-ranking officials that follows the meeting, urging them to set an exemplary standard in the area of integrity as the leading economic ministry, thereby earning the trust of the public.
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