Discussing Cooperation for Building a Sustainable Society
"Support Needed to Enable Free Innovation"

Choi Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, met with Lee Seok-yeon, Chairman of the National Integration Committee, to discuss strategies for social integration and growth. Both agreed on the need to improve unnecessary regulations and practices to foster free innovation by businesses.


On June 17, Chairman Choi and Chairman Lee discussed ways to cooperate in creating a sustainable society through a virtuous cycle of growth and integration at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul.


Attendees from the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry included Chairman Choi and Lee Hyung-hee, Vice Chairman of the Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chairman of SK Inc., while the National Integration Committee was represented by Chairman Lee and Vice Chairman Jeon Ji-myeong. They exchanged views on restoring growth momentum and expanding the social roles of businesses.


Chairman Choi stated, "In order to bridge differences and move toward integration, it is essential for the economy to be strong, as only then do we have the leeway for dialogue and compromise. Enhancing growth momentum is the path to laying the foundation for integration." He added, "Establishing support systems appropriate to each stage of growth so that businesses can innovate creatively and freely will lead to continuous growth for the Korean economy."


Choi Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (left), and Lee Seok-yeon, Chairman of the National Integration Committee, are taking a commemorative photo. Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Choi Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (left), and Lee Seok-yeon, Chairman of the National Integration Committee, are taking a commemorative photo. Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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He further mentioned, "The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been hosting the 'Social Value Festa' every year to encourage businesses to consider social value creation, and it will be held again this September. I hope the National Integration Committee will also show great interest in this event."



Chairman Lee said, "To achieve harmony among the drivers of growth and the economic actors, we must continuously improve unreasonable regulations and outdated practices. Based on the on-site opinions delivered by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we will actively review institutional improvement measures with relevant ministries, and the National Integration Committee will also take an active interest and support efforts to widely promote best practices in corporate win-win cooperation, social contribution, and community engagement."


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