South Korea\'s Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Jan. 12 concluded a series of briefings from affiliated public institutions at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He said the briefings were a promise to the public and ordered officials to break from routine work, cut \"fake work\" and deliver tangible results. He also called for tighter safety checks led by agency heads, broader communication with the public and parliament, and stronger discipline and ethical management.

Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-yeon said securing original technologies, including for AI-based defense, is the top priority and central to long-term competitiveness. In a 2026 New Year message, he cited intensifying global competition and called for efforts across all business areas. He urged full execution of MASGA plans centered on Philly Shipyard and deeper shipbuilding cooperation with the United States. Kim also outlined tasks for energy, materials, finance and services, reaffirmed a shared-growth principle and stressed safety first.