문 대통령 "한반도 평화경제 기초 튼튼,… 가장 매력적”<br /><br />President Moon says South Korea will be the world's most attractive market for investment.<br />When North Korea gives up its nuclear ambitions,... it'll bring infinite possibilities to the Peninsula.<br />Shin Se-min reports. <br />An attractive market to invest in. <br />President Moon Jae-in, in front of officials from foreign firms that have invested in Korea, highlighted how the country is an attractive and stable environment for investment.<br />And, in his first meeting with foreign investors since taking office, the president said Korea will become even more attractive to investors,... when Pyeongyang gives up its desire for nuclear power.<br />"The peace economy on the Korean Peninsula will be the most attractive market in the world. Give your attention to the infinite possibilities of the peace economy."<br />He added that soon after the inter-Korean summits last year,... the geopolitical risks surrounding the country dwindled significantly. <br />A reflection of that-- credit ratings agency S&P has kept Korea's sovereign credit rating at AA -- the highest rating in Korea's history.<br />The South Korean leader acknowledged the importance of foreign investment to the Korean economy,... adding that foreign investment creates up nearly 20-percent of the country's exports and 7-percent of all jobs. <br />Foreign direct investment promised to Asia's fourth largest economy hit a record high of 26-point-9 billion U.S. dollars last year, up over 17-percent on-year, despite global foreign investment dropping 19-percent as the global economy slows. <br />The president also mentioned how Korea had strong economic foundations and that its exports broke through 600-billion dollar mark last year, becoming the world's sixth-largest exporter.<br />He also promised to upgrade support for foreign investors-- saying Korea's economic development will open up more business opportunities for foreign investors. <br />Shin Se-min, Arirang News.
