Lee to highlight SMRs and 6 other key future industries in special meeting
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to attend a meeting W...
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to attend a special meeting in Seoul on Wednesday aimed at identifying and nurturing seven key future industries that could drive the country's economic growth and support its AI transformation. The meeting, which will bring together around 60 government officials, researchers, and experts, will focus on seven sectors identified as potential growth engines: small modular reactors (SMRs), nuclear fusion, renewable energy, quantum technology, aerospace, advanced biology, and supply chains for advanced materials and components.
The presidential office emphasized that these industries are crucial for fostering innovation, securing advanced technologies, and strengthening the nation's fundamentals in science and technology. The meeting's objective is to jointly explore ways to successfully support the AI transformation and ensure a strong future economy and national security.
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