<기사제목>2nd Vice Minister of Science and ICT: "Digital Inclusion Promotion Plan to Be Announced Soon... Will Enhance Effectiveness"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seolgina Jo] Jang Seok-young, the 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT, attended the Digital Inclusion Forum held at the Korea Press Center on the 29th and listened to experts' opinions on the government's draft '(tentative name) Digital Inclusion Promotion Plan.'

The Ministry of Science and ICT plans to announce the '(tentative name) Digital Inclusion Promotion Plan' in the first half of the year, which includes policy tasks such as strengthening the digital capabilities of the public, improving digital usage environments for vulnerable groups, and spreading inclusive digital technologies.

The meeting was conducted in a format where the Ministry of Science and ICT presented the policy proposal and then listened to experts' opinions on it.

Vice Minister Jang Seok-young stated, "With the COVID-19 pandemic as a turning point, digital transformation, including the expansion of non-face-to-face services, is expected to accelerate further. Policies to bridge the digital divide for all citizens, including people with disabilities and the elderly, and to support inclusive growth are more necessary than ever." He added, "We will strive to reflect experts' opinions to make the policy effective and highly complete."

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