According to Kim, Lee Jae-yong, chairman of Samsung Electronics, stated, "Italy is a special country for Samsung," adding, "Events like the Milan Furniture Show have been an incredible source of inspiration." He noted, "Samsung’s Chief Design Officer is also Italian," and emphasized, "By combining Italy’s strength as a science powerhouse with South Korea’s technological innovation, expanded cooperation in various high-tech industries will be possible." Cho Hyun-joon, chairman of Hyosung Group, mentioned various cooperation cases with Italian companies in fashion, finance, and other sectors, stating, "We will continue to expand cooperation in areas such as eco-friendly materials and energy infrastructure to contribute to the economic development of both countries." Kim Jung-soo, chairman of Samyang Foods, remarked, "Italy is a country that loves food and the birthplace of pasta," adding, "South Korean instant noodles and Italian pasta products could collaborate on joint research and development to improve taste and quality." Benedetto Vigna Ferrari, CEO of Ferrari, stated, "South Korea is a market that continuously provides inspiration and a country that feels like home," adding, "Beyond traditional luxury car market entry, we hope to collaborate with South Korea through joint research and development in electrification and digitalization." After all business leaders finished their remarks, President Lee stated, "In times of major transition like the present, solidarity and cooperation among nations that share values are crucial," adding, "Amid the dynamically changing global order, I expect South Korea and Italy to develop together, and I look forward to the pivotal role business leaders will play in this process." Kim also conveyed that after the event, President Lee held a ‘post-event meeting’ with South Korean business leaders to express gratitude for their participation. President Lee urged companies to actively submit proposals to the government, stating, "For policy proposals that are difficult for individual ministries to handle, please submit them directly to the Presidential Policy Office." (ICE SEOUL)

Fonte notizia: The CHOSUN DAILY