New Korea AeroSpace Administration Administrator Oh Tae-seok said in his inaugural address on the 4th at the KASA headquarters in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang, that "we will firmly establish space and aviation as a national future strategic industry and open the K-space era through the localization of space technology."
He emphasized on this day that efforts are needed to make Korea one of the top five space and aviation powers. Administrator Oh said, "We will steadily push ahead with key tasks one by one to produce tangible results," citing as major tasks: △ successfully completing the fifth launch of Nuri and laying the groundwork for a transition to private launch services △ advancing capabilities to develop and operate medium- and large-size satellites △ preparing follow-up lunar exploration projects and international joint exploration programs △ establishing a policy framework linking space and aviation.
He said, "We will foster the space and aviation industrial ecosystem by expanding private-led research and development and commercializing technologies, and we will actively support the global expansion of our technology and corporations by nurturing talent that links research and industry and by strengthening international cooperation."
He added, "At this very important national turning point when we must find a new growth engine, the Korea AeroSpace Administration also has the important mission of creating a bright future for the new Republic of Korea."
Administrator Oh also stressed organization and trust. He said, "The core of every organization, the core of every strategy is ultimately people," and added, "No matter how well the systems are in place, if a work-ready organizational culture and trust that allows people to rely on one another are not supported by systems, it is very difficult for an organization to operate in a healthy way."
He continued, "Results are created not through competition but within trust," and said, "We will build an organization where people freely exchange opinions across ranks and job categories, correct mistakes together, and share results together."