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Lee says success of 3 megaprojects depends on creating right living conditions

President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday the success of the government's "three megaprojects" initiative centered on building up the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) industries will depend on creating the right living conditions for workers and their families. Lee made the remark at the third public-private meeting discussing progress on the initiative, which focuses on developing hubs…

Lee says success of 3 megaprojects depends on creating right living conditions

President Lee Jae Myung emphasized on Tuesday that the government's three megaprojects initiative, which aims to bolster the semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries, will hinge on crafting suitable living conditions for workers and their families. During a third public-private meeting discussing the initiative's progress, Lee highlighted the importance of creating these conditions, calling them the "key" to the project's success, at a gathering at Cheong Wa Dae that included relevant ministers, presidential officials, and senior executives from Samsung and SK.

The ultimate objective of the megaprojects is to attract young talent and professionals from urban centers and ensure equitable distribution of growth benefits across all regions, Lee explained. He further elaborated that these projects should be pursued through a unified plan encompassing the development of industrial complexes.

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