Lee urges reform of outdated regulations hampering growth of advanced industries
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday urged prompt and bo...
President Lee Jae Myung called for urgent and ambitious reforms to outdated regulations that impede the expansion of advanced industries and cutting-edge technologies in South Korea, emphasizing it as a crucial step towards achieving global industrial prominence. At the second plenary session of the regulation rationalization committee, which aims to streamline regulations to foster advanced sectors and ensure equitable development, the president made the appeal.
Lee asserted that rationalizing regulations is a fundamental necessity for constructing an unparalleled Republic of Korea, underscoring his administration's commitment to attaining global leadership in advanced industries. He acknowledged that future regulations would remain necessary, necessitating their reinforcement to safeguard individuals' well-being and safety, alongside promoting social equity and transparency.
However, Lee stressed that any obsolete regulations obstructing technological advancement and industry development should be swiftly reformed.
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