Hong Nam-ki "Creating a Self-sustaining New Deal Ecosystem Where the Private Sector Can Freely Thrive"

14th 'Korean New Deal Party-Government Promotion Headquarters Video Meeting' Held
"With Utmost Determination, Full Effort for the Korean New Deal"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] Hong Nam-ki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, said on the 14th, "I hope that a self-sustaining New Deal ecosystem where the private sector can freely thrive will be established through close cooperation between the ruling party and the government."

Deputy Prime Minister Hong made this remark during the 'Korean New Deal Ruling Party-Government Promotion Headquarters Video Meeting' held that day, stating, "I expect New Deal achievements that the public can feel to be created."

At the meeting, discussions were held on ▲ specific legislative details of the New Deal ▲ budget execution plans for the 10 representative tasks including digital and green initiatives ▲ review of changing factors such as regional New Deal plans ▲ and measures to strengthen communication and publicity.

Deputy Prime Minister Hong emphasized, "The Korean New Deal will change the lives of the people and transform our industrial structure," adding, "It will determine the future of our economy and whether we hold a leading position in the global community."

He added, "The government will devote all policy capabilities this year to ensure that the Korean New Deal promotion yields tangible results that the public can feel along with an economic rebound."

He also stated, "We must think ahead and lead," and expressed his commitment to the Korean New Deal promotion with the spirit of 'Chimgwa Chimgap (枕戈寢甲)', meaning 'resting on a spear and sleeping in armor,' saying, "We will put all our efforts into advancing the Korean New Deal."

Meanwhile, from the ruling party, Representative Lee Nak-yeon, Policy Committee Chairman Hong Ik-pyo, and Vice Chairman Yang Hyang-ja of the K-New Deal Committee attended, and from the government, Deputy Prime Minister Hong Nam-ki, Minister of Science and ICT Choi Ki-young, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Sung Yun-mo, Minister of Environment Cho Myung-rae, Minister of Employment and Labor Lee Jae-gap, and Minister of the Interior and Safety Jeon Hae-cheol participated.

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