Gist of new government’s economic policy direction

SEOUL– The following are the key economic policy goals under the government of President Yoon Suk-yeol. The economic policy road map centers on deregulation and tax cuts in a bid to support the economic growth led by the private sector.

Revitalizing economic growth led by private sector

— to ease regulations, boost corporate vitality

— to expand corporate investment, create jobs

— to nurture small and venture firms

— to establish fair market principles

Upgrading economic fundamentals via structural reform

— to revamp public sector, state pension fund

— to reform labor market

— to carry out education reform

— to seek innovation in the financial and service industries

Laying groundwork for ‘pace-setting’ economy

— to seek innovation with science technology, research & development

— to foster cutting-edge strategic industries

— to tackle changes in demographic structure

— to achieve goal of carbon neutrality, fight climate change

Promoting shared values

— to strengthen social safety net

— to expand window of opportunities for work

— to upgrade welfare system

— to promote balanced regional development

Source: Yonhap News Agency

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