General station reporter Zou Yun: We noticed that in your inaugural address in June 2025, you mentioned the word “growth” 22 times; in your November policy address to the National Assembly, you mentioned “artificial intelligence” 28 times. Does this mean that in the future, a series of industries with artificial intelligence as the main field will become an important growth point in Korea? South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: Currently, South Korean society is facing many problems, the most serious of which is economic polarization. As the polarization of the economy continues to increase, inequality gradually normalizes. Not only is life becoming more and more difficult for citizens, but social conflicts are also intensifying. The reason for this, although many factors are intertwined, is the lack of opportunities due to stagnant economic growth. Therefore, I believe that the primary task of minimizing social conflicts and restoring hope for the people is ultimately to promote economic growth. This growth should not be short-lived; instead, an economic system capable of continuous growth and development should be built. Among the many factors driving sustainable development, as far as the current situation is concerned, there is no more practical path than increasing investment in the high-tech sector to comprehensively improve productivity.

General station reporter Zou Yun: We noticed that in your inaugural address in June 2025, you mentioned the word “growth” 22 times; in your November policy address to the National Assembly, you mentioned “artificial intelligence” 28 times. Does this mean that in the future, a series of industries with artificial intelligence as the main field will become an important growth point in Korea? South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: Currently, South Korean society is facing many problems, the most serious of which is economic polarization. As the polarization of the economy continues to increase, inequality gradually normalizes. Not only is life becoming more and more difficult for citizens, but social conflicts are also intensifying. The reason for this, although many factors are intertwined, is the lack of opportunities due to stagnant economic growth. Therefore, I believe that the primary task of minimizing social conflicts and restoring hope for the people is ultimately to promote economic growth. This growth should not be short-lived; instead, an economic system capable of continuous growth and development should be built. Among the many factors driving sustainable development, as far as the current situation is concerned, there is no more practical path than increasing investment in the high-tech sector to comprehensively improve productivity.