The Democratic Party of Korea received updates on the progress of the three major mega projects, a key national agenda of the Lee Jae-myung administration, from Prime Minister Han Seung-sook and various ministers on August 27.
During a press briefing at the '2026 National Assembly Workshop' held at the Inspire Hotel in Incheon, spokesperson Lee Joo-hee stated, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Han, ministers presented on the theme of advancing into the AI era and the three mega projects."
Lee noted that Prime Minister Han emphasized South Korea's critical position in the global AI industry, stating, "This is a decisive moment for our leap into becoming one of the top three AI nations, and South Korea must be part of the global AI value chain."
Han also stressed the need to lead the global AI industry, adding that the three mega projects should be pursued to foster the AI ecosystem.
According to Lee, the Prime Minister expressed a commitment to breaking the concentration of resources in the capital region and achieving regional-led growth and balanced development through the three mega projects.
Additionally, Lee mentioned that discussions were held regarding government support measures for the mega projects and areas where the National Assembly could provide assistance. Ultimately, it was emphasized that a collaborative execution system involving the central government, local governments, and businesses would be established, with the Blue House at the center of key initiatives.
Lee also indicated that detailed plans from each ministry would be presented by the respective vice ministers in relevant National Assembly committees.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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