문 대통령 "日 수출규제 1년…첨단산업 세계공장 목표로 역량 총동원"<br /><br />President Moon Jae-in believes South Korea is on its way to becoming a strong, unshakeable economy despite Japan's export restrictions now in place for a year.<br />In a meeting with his top aides on Monday,... Moon said that contrary to concerns that this would deal a direct blow to the economy, it has rather sped up the localization of production and diversified Korea's suppliers.<br />He noted the growing protectionism and inward focus of countries amid the pandemic... and called for an active response.<br />The private and public sector must come together as one in a pan-national effort to become a 'materials and parts power' and a 'world factory for state-of-the-art industries.' I ask you to prepare to report the government's relevant strategy and plan to the people.<br />The president also said that support from the National Assembly is crucial calling for the swift passage of the government's 29 billion U.S. dollar extra budget bill.<br />He said he believes parliament won't turn a blind eye to those who are suffering.<br />Moon also expressed hope for increased consumption... through a large retail campaign dubbed the "Korea Donghaeng Sale," which runs until July 12.<br />And noting that the COVID-19 situation is under control in the country,... he also said he hopes people will travel more domestically during their summer vacations.<br />
