President Lee Jae Myung announced plans to expand investment in advanced industries, including semiconductor clusters, in South Korea's regional areas to address the country's excessive concentration in the capital region and foster balanced development. A detailed blueprint is expected soon.
South Korean and Italian business leaders met in Rome to discuss expanding cooperation in advanced industries such as AI, aerospace, and energy. Key figures from Samsung, Ferrari, and Thales participated, exploring joint ventures in the global satellite market and renewable energy infrastructure.
South Korea and Canada explored enhanced cooperation in advanced sectors like space and defense during a business roundtable in Toronto. The visit by high-ranking Korean officials aims to support Seoul's bid for Canada's submarine project, with a decision expected in late June.
South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and Qatari counterpart Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in advanced industries, including AI transformation of manufacturing, semiconductors, and biohealth. The ministers highlighted Korea's manufacturing capabilities combined with Qatar's capital and industrial diversification efforts. Yeo also praised Qatar's resilience amid Middle East conflict and reaffirmed Seoul's commitment to energy cooperation.
