President Lee Jae-myung stressed the importance of transparent governance for the people.
The government will conduct briefings in front of the public and provide special rewards to dedicated public officials.
He called for a shift in policy paradigm and the promotion of social economy to address polarization.
The government has added superconductors, K-bio, K-digital healthcare, and K-content to the super-innovation economy project.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the fourth implementation plan at the industrial competitiveness enhancement meeting on the 16th.
With this announcement, all 20 tasks of the 15 super-innovation economy leading projects have been confirmed.
The government plans to invest 4.5 trillion won by 2030 to expand overseas public-supported logistics centers to 40 locations.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced a strategy to secure global logistics supply chain hubs, strengthening the roles of port authorities and maritime promotion agencies.
The ministry will prioritize investment in storage and handling facilities such as warehouses and container yards in key overseas logistics hub countries.
Starting at midnight on the 18th, the toll for Incheon Bridge will be reduced by 63%.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced an agreement with Incheon Bridge Co. to lower the toll.
This reduction is expected to save commuters 1.72 million won annually.
The government plans to operate the National Growth Fund, investing 150 trillion won in advanced industries over the next five years.
By 2026, it will support various advanced strategic industries such as semiconductors, secondary batteries, and vaccines, with over 30 trillion won to be managed next year.
Additionally, it plans to expand support for advanced enterprise facilities through direct and indirect investments and ultra-low interest loans for small and medium-sized enterprises.
South Korea and the UK have concluded negotiations to improve their Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The agreement eases origin criteria for key exports like automobiles and K-food, and opens up the UK high-speed rail and major service markets.
This negotiation is expected to enhance market accessibility between the two countries and expand exchanges and cooperation in various fields.