Proposal of cooperative measures in supply chain reinforcement, digital transformation, and clean energy and decarbonization fields
President Yoon Seok-yeol arrives at the presidential office in Yongsan on the morning of the 23rd. yunhap news
President Yun Seok-yeol attended the summit meeting for the launch of the ‘Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)’ held in the form of a videoconference on the 23rd. We will play a leading role in
13 countries, including Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Brunei, participated in this conference, hosted by the United States, to establish itself as a comprehensive economic cooperation body in the Indo-Pacific region. The IPEF was announced and the future direction was discussed.
At the meeting, President Yoon said, “I am very pleased to be part of a meaningful event for the sustainable growth of the Indo-Pacific region.” We are facing various and complex crises such as energy and energy crisis.”
He continued, “This is a problem that is difficult for any country to solve independently, so solidarity and cooperation between global countries is more necessary than ever. do,” he said.
President Yoon further suggested specific ways of cooperation in the areas of supply chain strengthening, digital transformation, and clean energy and decarbonization. President Yoon promised, “In order to effectively respond to the global supply chain crisis, an international cooperation system is very important. Korea, which possesses core competencies in high-tech industries such as semiconductors, batteries, and future vehicles, will build a supply chain that is mutually beneficial with its domestic counterparts.”
In addition, he emphasized that it will lead new technological innovations such as AI, data, and 6G for the transition to the digital economy, and contribute to building digital infrastructure and bridging the digital divide.
IPEF is a comprehensive economic and trade cooperation body in the Inta region proposed by the United States. Unlike existing FTAs centered on market openness such as tariff cuts, IPEF sets new standards for new trade issues such as digital, supply chain, infrastructure, and clean energy, and strengthens regional cooperation. do.
In the future, discussions will be held in four areas: trade, supply chain, clean energy, decarbonization, infrastructure, and taxation and anti-corruption.
An official from the Presidential Office said, “The IPEF Ministerial Meeting will be held following the summit to discuss more detailed issues. We plan to actively participate in the