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President Lee Jae-myung posted a message on X welcoming the $2 billion investment report by seven global companies. This investment report, which was made at the 'Invest Korea Summit (IKS) 2026' event hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, is characterized by the fact that 97% of the total investment was concentrated in non-metropolitan areas. We also linked to a report showing that the 'resting' population, which hit an all-time high last year, has turned into a decline for the first time in four years.
Regarding the expansion of domestic investment by global companies, President Lee Jae-myung said on the 5th, "I hope to increase the competitiveness of local high-tech industries and create quality jobs, opening up more opportunities for local youth."
On this day, President Lee posted an article on
Regarding this investment report, President Lee emphasized that global companies' investments are also heading towards the region, and that "it is especially noteworthy that 97% of total investments are concentrated in non-metropolitan areas."
He added, "We will create 'growth for all' where investment and jobs increase in the region and opportunities for growth are enjoyed everywhere in Korea."
Meanwhile, President Lee also linked to a report on “There is still a long way to go,” he wrote.

South Korea's finance minister, central bank governor, and financial regulators met to discuss U.S. policy changes after the Democratic Party's midterm election win, pledging to monitor AI regulation, trade, tariffs, and Middle East war developments to prepare for potential financial market volatility.

At a meeting of senior advisors, President Lee Jae-myung declared an 'era of national entrepreneurship' and requested the establishment of a entrepreneurship support system in response to changes in the employment structure in the AI and robot era. In addition, saying that the prolonged war in the Middle East could make it difficult for vulnerable groups to survive the winter, he ordered an inspection of existing support systems and a preemptive search for households at risk in welfare blind spots.

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups detected 9,117 duplicate applications for the same IP for policy funds from January to October this year and blocked 760 cases suspected of unfair intervention. Of the 723 reports of illegal brokers, 14 cases were requested for investigation and 2 cases were sent to the prosecution. Operating standards between agencies are consistent and an intensive reporting period is operated.

KB Kookmin Bank signed a business agreement with the Credit Guarantee Fund and the Korea Technology Finance Corporation to provide financial support for the Youth Startup Hope Ladder. A total of 11.8 billion won in special contributions and guarantee fee support will be contributed to support loans secured by agreement guarantees worth approximately 200 billion won. It is applicable to businesses between the ages of 17 and 39 and within 7 years of starting a business, and provides a 100% guarantee rate for 3 years and a full exemption from the guarantee fee.

LG Chem announced that it recorded a consolidated operating profit of 561.2 billion won in the third quarter of this year, a 17.4% decrease compared to the same period last year. The petrochemical division turned into a loss due to the burden of rising oil prices, but company-wide performance remained stable due to improved profitability of advanced materials and LG Energy Solutions.

Ssangyong Engineering & Construction signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai-based Wasl Group to pursue construction and development projects worth 3.6 trillion won ($2.7 billion) over three years, expanding cooperation in Dubai's hotel and mixed-use sectors.