President Lee Jae-myung is initiating discussions between the public and private sectors to foster small modular reactors (SMR), nuclear fusion, quantum technology, and aerospace as key growth drivers for the future economy and security.
The Blue House announced that President Lee will chair a meeting titled "Future Growth Engine, 7 SEED Report" on the afternoon of August 12, under the slogan "The Future Opened by Advanced Technology."
The seven SEEDs represent areas identified as seeds of innovation and core assets for future economic and security development. The government has selected the following fields: SMR, nuclear fusion, renewable energy, quantum technology, aerospace, advanced biotechnology, and advanced materials and components supply chains.
This meeting, held at the Blue House, aims to explore strategies for securing advanced technologies and nurturing related industries to support a stable transition in AI and pave the way for future leaps. The government plans to refine support measures based on input from science and technology experts and business leaders.
The meeting will also address the cultivation of STEM talent and innovation in the research ecosystem, focusing on both short-term technology development and long-term strategies to enhance the foundational strength of domestic science and technology.
Approximately 60 participants will include researchers from universities, research institutes, and companies, as well as STEM students, entrepreneurs, and venture capital representatives. Government officials attending include Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Lee Baek-kyun, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jeong-kwan, Minister of Education Choi Kyo-jin, and Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment Kim Seong-hwan.
From the Blue House, Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik, Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom, Senior Economic Growth Advisor Ha Jun-kyung, Financial Planning Advisor Ryu Deok-hwan, Social Affairs Chief Kim Kyung-ja, and Deputy Director of the National Security Office Song Gi-ho will also be present.
During the meeting, Professor Kim Seung-wan from Korea University of Science and Technology will present on "Energy Technology and Supply Chains for AI Transformation," while Professor Jang Jin-ah from Pohang University of Science and Technology will discuss "Advanced Technologies Paving the Way for Future Leaps."
Following these presentations, Minister Lee Baek-kyun will address "Advanced Technology as the Engine of Future Exploration," and Minister Kim Jeong-kwan will explain government policies on "Nurturing Advanced Supply Chain Ecosystems as the Foundation for Future Exploration." A free discussion will follow among attendees and relevant government departments on "Advanced Technologies Opening the Future and the Role of Government."
Additionally, President Lee is expected to view models of SMR vessels, quantum computers, and lunar orbiters prior to the meeting.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.