Pres. Moon lays out vision for S. Korea-Thai economic partnership
- 5 years ago
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President Moon Jae-in is currently in Thailand for the first leg of his three-nation tour to Southeast Asia.
Today, he delivered a keynote speech at a business forum,... focusing on ways the two countries can co-prosper through innovative growth and new technologies.
For more, let's connect to our Park Hee-jun, who's travelling with the president.
Hee-jun, tell us more.
President Moon attended the South Korea-Thailand business forum with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
It's the first time the leaders of the two countries have attended a business event together.
The forum was attended by around 500 business reps, including executives from Korea's Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group, and POSCO International.
At the event, President Moon pledged that the two countries will work together in the era of the fourth industrial revolution.
He says there will be a great synergy effect when the two countries combine their innovative capacities and technologies.
President Moon also said they will work together to establish a fair global trade order.
Pointing out that open and free trade is what allowed Korea and Thailand to develop strong manufacturing sectors,... Moon said the two will continue to strongly support a multilateral trade system.
And while speaking about economic opportunities,... the President pointed out that peace on the Korean Peninsula can open up new doors for business opportunities.
He said he believes North Korea and the U.S. remain steadfast in their desire to maintain dialogue.
He also expressed hopes for a third summit between the two sides.
South Korea's 'Brand K' also made its global debut in Bangkok today.
'Brand K' is a collaboration of around 40 smaller-sized domestic firms that sell various products, ranging from K-beauty to daily supplies.
These companies that have been selected for their potential,... will be given the opportunity to expand their businesses abroad.
President Moon described the event as a chance to recognize the infinite potential of the two countries' economic cooperation.
He says Thailand's culture and tourism industry, combined with Korea's 'Hallyu',... will create mutual benefits.
Now, Heejun, before those events, President Moon sat down with the Thai prime minister.
what did they discuss?
Cooperation on the fourth industrial revolution was the key agenda also during the bilateral summit.
Take a listen to the president.
"We have agreed to prepare for the fourth industrial revolution by expanding our cooperation to science technology and new industries. We will strengthen cooperation in new sectors, such as future cars, robotics, and bio-health. Combining the prime minister's 'Thailand 4.0' initiative with Korea's innovative growth policies, we have agreed to create a future of innovation and inclusiveness."
But other than that,... South Korea and Thailand signed a General Security of Military Information Agreement, otherwise known as GSOMIA.
President Moon says it wil
President Moon Jae-in is currently in Thailand for the first leg of his three-nation tour to Southeast Asia.
Today, he delivered a keynote speech at a business forum,... focusing on ways the two countries can co-prosper through innovative growth and new technologies.
For more, let's connect to our Park Hee-jun, who's travelling with the president.
Hee-jun, tell us more.
President Moon attended the South Korea-Thailand business forum with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
It's the first time the leaders of the two countries have attended a business event together.
The forum was attended by around 500 business reps, including executives from Korea's Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group, and POSCO International.
At the event, President Moon pledged that the two countries will work together in the era of the fourth industrial revolution.
He says there will be a great synergy effect when the two countries combine their innovative capacities and technologies.
President Moon also said they will work together to establish a fair global trade order.
Pointing out that open and free trade is what allowed Korea and Thailand to develop strong manufacturing sectors,... Moon said the two will continue to strongly support a multilateral trade system.
And while speaking about economic opportunities,... the President pointed out that peace on the Korean Peninsula can open up new doors for business opportunities.
He said he believes North Korea and the U.S. remain steadfast in their desire to maintain dialogue.
He also expressed hopes for a third summit between the two sides.
South Korea's 'Brand K' also made its global debut in Bangkok today.
'Brand K' is a collaboration of around 40 smaller-sized domestic firms that sell various products, ranging from K-beauty to daily supplies.
These companies that have been selected for their potential,... will be given the opportunity to expand their businesses abroad.
President Moon described the event as a chance to recognize the infinite potential of the two countries' economic cooperation.
He says Thailand's culture and tourism industry, combined with Korea's 'Hallyu',... will create mutual benefits.
Now, Heejun, before those events, President Moon sat down with the Thai prime minister.
what did they discuss?
Cooperation on the fourth industrial revolution was the key agenda also during the bilateral summit.
Take a listen to the president.
"We have agreed to prepare for the fourth industrial revolution by expanding our cooperation to science technology and new industries. We will strengthen cooperation in new sectors, such as future cars, robotics, and bio-health. Combining the prime minister's 'Thailand 4.0' initiative with Korea's innovative growth policies, we have agreed to create a future of innovation and inclusiveness."
But other than that,... South Korea and Thailand signed a General Security of Military Information Agreement, otherwise known as GSOMIA.
President Moon says it wil