Choi Acting President "Concerns Over Worsening Difficulties for Our Industry and Exports Amid US Policy Detailing Process"
"Swift Response to Changes in U.S. Energy Policy and Abolition of Electric Vehicle Incentives"
Choi Sang-mok, Acting President and Deputy Prime Minister as well as Minister of Strategy and Finance, stated on the 22nd regarding the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, "We will closely analyze the impact of changes in energy policy and the abolition of electric vehicle incentives announced through executive orders by the new U.S. administration on our economy, and respond promptly."
At the 'Meeting of Ministers on National Issues and Economic Affairs' held at the Government Seoul Office on the same day, Acting President Choi said, "With the launch of the new U.S. administration yesterday, our economy faces new challenges."
Acting President Choi mentioned, "A significant policy shift such as the America First trade policy has been announced," and added, "There are concerns that difficulties for our industries and exports may intensify as U.S. policies become more concrete." He further stated, "The government will respond swiftly and systematically with extraordinary determination and will push forward policy tasks with a sense of urgency."
During the meeting, topics discussed included the 'Implementation Plan for the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Computing Center,' the 'First Basic Plan for Narcotics Control,' 'Measures to Improve Regulations Causing Public Inconvenience,' and 'Advanced Management System for Waste Landfill Facilities.'
Acting President Choi expressed strong regret over the violence at the Western District Court and vowed to strictly respond to illegal acts by protesters and demonstrators.
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He emphasized, "We will strengthen security by deploying police riot squads 24 hours a day at key national institutions such as the Constitutional Court and courts," and added, "We will ensure that the rule of law is not undermined by providing protection equivalent to security details for constitutional court justices and judges handling major cases."
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