President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the importance of national policy at a semiconductor industry development strategy meeting. He stated that the direction of fostering the semiconductor industry would also help the growth of individual companies. He also expressed interest in establishing an industrial ecosystem in the southern regions using renewable energy.
The State Coordination Office held the 7th National Policy Coordination Meeting at the Government Complex Seoul. The meeting addressed the response to Coupang’s customer data breach and measures against winter infectious diseases like influenza. Additionally, preparations for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee and responses to AI false and exaggerated advertising were announced.
Incheon International Airport will begin trial operations of autonomous robots that move carriers from parking lots to the departure terminal. On the 10th, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, along with Incheon International Airport Corporation and others, signed an agreement to expand AI-based mobility intelligence services. This agreement is expected to improve convenience for transportation vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and the disabled.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the first ESG guidelines for public institutions to lead the spread of ESG management. Detailed indicators reflecting the social role and responsibilities of public institutions in the fields of environment, society, and governance were formulated. The ministry plans to amend the guidelines based on international standards revisions, expert opinions, and feedback from public institutions.
The government has announced various policies to become the world’s second largest semiconductor power in the AI era. Key strategies include the development of semiconductor clusters, system semiconductor nurturing, and the establishment of a semiconductor graduate university. The government plans to invest approximately 700 trillion KRW by 2047 to expand semiconductor production capabilities.
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups will invest 686.7 billion won to support export SMEs facing uncertainties such as customs tariffs. Next year, export vouchers worth 150.2 billion won will be allocated to expand customs response and logistics support. To assist overseas expansion, the ministry plans to set up Global Business Centers in 14 countries and extend regional bases.