On the 14th, Minister Kim Yun-duk of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said, "The public sector must first set the stage so the private sector can run," and noted that "speed and execution are key," urging agencies to play an active role.
In opening remarks at the second session (future growth) business briefing of agencies and related organizations under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport held at the Government Complex Sejong that day, Minister Kim said, "Future growth is a core task that will determine national competitiveness," and stated accordingly. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) briefing is being held in three parts over two days from on the 13th at the Government Complex Sejong, with a total of 39 affiliated agencies participating.
Minister Kim said, "As the public is watching, each agency must present a clear role and vision," and urged, "Given that there are differences in work capacity by agency, you must present outcomes and direction that meet public expectations."
Minister Kim referred to attending CES 2026, the world's largest electronics and technology expo held in Las Vegas, United States, last week, saying, "I saw firsthand the growth potential of small and midsize companies and startups, and the technological competitiveness of large corporations," and added, "Now the public sector must move so corporations can run to their heart's content."
Minister Kim continued, "The ultimate driver of future growth is corporations, and the government and public institutions must create an environment where corporations can move forward faster," and explained, "We must change the way the public sector works—not stopping at support, but proactively discovering tasks together."
Regarding future growth policy, Minister Kim presented as key policy areas ▲ Autonomous Driving ▲ urban air mobility (UAM) ▲ the hyper-tube high-speed train ▲ artificial intelligence (AI) city. He said, "Autonomous Driving is already a reality that has begun," and added, "The government is aiming to commercialize autonomous driving in 2027. We will comprehensively support technology development and the industrial ecosystem so the public can feel changes firsthand."
On responding to the climate crisis, Minister Kim stressed, "The eco-friendly transition is no longer a choice but a duty," and emphasized, "We must hasten the green transition of land and the transportation industry."
On the overseas construction industry, Minister Kim said, "We have continued to support order bids in key countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Malaysia, but now we need strategic investment that leads to actual results." He added, "The difficulties of the domestic construction industry are also an undeniable reality," and urged, "Construction-related associations, as statutory organizations, should also consider new roles together."
Minister Kim also emphasized, "In the future growth field, what we will do going forward matters more than how we have done things until now." He reiterated, "Research institutions should not hide shortcomings and should deliver vivid stories from the field," and stressed again, "An attitude that does not shy away from harsh criticism leads to genuine innovation."
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) plans to use this round of business briefings by affiliated agencies to check whether land and transportation policies—those most closely tied to people's daily lives—are functioning properly on the ground.