Kim Dong-yeon: "When the Fog Clears, South Korea's Economic Potential and Resilience Will Show Their True Strength"

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Kim Gap-dong] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon met with foreign investors on the 10th and said, "When the fog of economic uncertainty surrounding the Korean economy clears, Korea's economic potential and resilience will show their true strength," encouraging active expansion of investments.

The 'Foreign Investment Roundtable' held at Gyeonggi-do Office was attended by nine foreign-invested companies including Shinsegae Simon, Shinsegae Property, ESR Kendall Square, Skyworks Solutions, Arkre Tech Korea Co., Ltd., MTier Co., Ltd., Intercos Korea, Korea Road, and Korea Fujifilm Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.

This roundtable served as an opportunity for six companies planning to invest a total of 246.2 billion won in Gyeonggi Province and three companies currently implementing investments to confirm with Governor Kim smooth implementation of investment plans and active support.

Governor Kim Dong-yeon, referring to his business card that he gave to the participants, said, "My business card is printed in English with 'Trust in Korea' written on it. I handwrote it when I went to the Davos Forum in January and met world political and economic leaders," adding, "The greatest purpose of going to Davos was to inform world leaders about my confidence in Korea's economy and Korea's economic potential and resilience."

He continued, "I mentioned Korea's emergency management system during the New Year's press conference, and I have proposed various measures such as taking care of people's livelihoods, bold investments for future revenue sources through the government's supplementary budget, and creating export safety nets to respond to the Trump 2.0 administration and rapidly changing international circumstances," and said, "I will continue to urge the central government on these matters, and while doing so, I will make sure to implement without delay various measures to support businesses that Gyeonggi Province can support and to boost business morale."

He also said, "Now is the time when the government, public sector, and businesses must all work together for Korea's economic future, economic revitalization, and job creation," and promised, "Gyeonggi Province will do its best to help with investments and will support the work we need to do without fail."

Governor Kim said, "Korea's economy is shrouded in fog. Due to economic uncertainty caused by martial law and insurrection by the sitting president, thick fog covers the economy, but when this fog clears, I believe Korea's economic potential and resilience will show their true strength," and stated, "I hope that you will join us in establishing a proper Korea and rebuilding the economy, and that all the plans you are actively pursuing will come to fruition. If you have any requests for Gyeonggi Province, I will listen carefully and work together to resolve necessary matters."

Governor Kim Dong-yeon, since taking office, has demonstrated his capabilities as a money-making governor and economic expert in Gyeonggi Province, the economic heart and central axis of Korea. In the 8th term of local elections, he achieved 73.361 trillion won in investment attraction, contributing to regional economic development and advanced industry growth, and has supported stable business operations through continuous networking with business leaders.