Lee Jae-yong "Responsible for not creating jobs"... Choi Tae-won "Will fulfill sustainability responsibilities"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Hyung-gil] Lee Jae-yong, Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics, said on the 27th, "I feel a heavy sense of responsibility for not being able to create more jobs as a member of the business community, to make a better world for the younger generation in life."

The Blue House released a video message sent to the youth by the heads of companies participating in the Youth Hope ON project, who attended a meeting with President Moon Jae-in that day.

Appearing with a somewhat serious expression, Vice Chairman Lee said, "Samsung and I will invest more in technologies that do not exist in the world and in fields that only we can excel at, and create better jobs," adding, "Therefore, we will contribute even more to building a society where people can rise again even after failure."

He continued, "The dreams of the youth are precisely the tomorrow of all of us," and added, "As long as you have the passion to turn the impossible into possible, our future will undoubtedly be bright."

Choi Tae-won, Chairman of SK Inc., quoted lyrics from BTS’s song "Jjeoreo" saying, "The media and adults say we have no will and sell us off like stocks," and said, "I am well aware of this atmosphere, and as a senior living in this era with the younger generation, I feel a significant responsibility."

Chairman Choi said, "Can we lift up the youth who sometimes get frustrated while challenging their dreams? My conclusion is clear. As a businessperson, I will fulfill my responsibility to ensure our society achieves sustainable growth," emphasizing, "I will not forget that the responsibility of companies is to create 'healthy jobs.' I will strive to make people proud to say they are citizens of the Republic of Korea."

Choi Jung-woo, Chairman of POSCO Group, said, "Although the situation is difficult, what I want to urge young people is to be the master of your own life rather than comparing yourself to others, to not lose courage, and to do your best," promising, "As a businessperson and a parent, I will also do my best to cooperate with the government to create many good jobs so that young people can demonstrate their capabilities."

Jung Eui-sun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, said, "The future belongs to those who dream and challenge," and added, "I hope the youth of Korea will join Hyundai Motor Group’s great journey to turn possibilities into reality."

He also cheered, "Youth is always our future."

Gu Kwang-mo, Chairman of LG, said, "LG will actively invest in advanced industries to create many good jobs that will be spotlighted in the future, and will cooperate and grow together with small and medium enterprises and startups to further spread new jobs around," delivering a message of encouragement, "Let’s stay strong together and grow together."

Ku Hyeon-mo, CEO of KT, who rose from a regular employee to CEO, said, "What I want to tell you is to believe in yourself," advising, "It may seem like others are ahead of you and have achieved a lot, but keep your own pace and follow your own path."

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