[HEADLINE] Koo Yoon-cheol Tells Fitch "AI and Semiconductor Industries Will Deliver Visible Results" [BYLINE] By Staff Reporter [ARTICLE] Koo Yoon-cheol, Senior Presidential Secretary for Economic Affairs, told Fitch Ratings that Korea's AI and semiconductor advanced industries will deliver visible results. [DISCLAIMER] This article was automatically translated from Korean using AI. For accuracy, please refer to the original article. Original: [원문 URL 없음] [SEO/AEO] Meta Description: Korea's Senior Presidential Secretary for Economic Affairs Koo Yoon-cheol told Fitch Ratings that the country's AI and semiconductor industries will produce tangible outcomes. Keywords: Koo Yoon-cheol, Fitch Ratings, AI industry, semiconductor industry, Korea economic policy, Presidential Office, advanced industries Hashtags: #KoreaEconomy #AIIndustry #Semiconductor #FitchRatings #PresidentialOffice #KoreaPolicy #TechIndustry Q&A: Q: What did Koo Yoon-cheol tell Fitch Ratings? A: Koo Yoon-cheol, Senior Presidential Secretary for Economic Affairs, told Fitch Ratings that Korea's AI and semiconductor advanced industries will deliver visible results. --- **참고**: 입력된 기사가 제목만 제공되어 본문 내용이 없습니다. 전체 기사 본문을 제공해 주시면 완전한 번역을 수행하겠습니다.

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Finance Minister Koo Discusses Economic Policies With Fitch Delegation

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol met with an annual consultation delegation from Fitch Ratings to discuss Korea's economic situation and key policy directions.

According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance on the 4th, Koo said, "Since the new government's inauguration, positive signs have emerged, including a significant rebound in third-quarter growth, based on swift policy responses such as supplementary budget allocation and consumer coupon distribution." He added, "Our economy stands at a turning point that will determine its growth trajectory for decades to come."

"We will concentrate all capabilities and support, including active fiscal investment and regulatory improvements, to make Korea the 'global birthplace' of a hyper-innovation economy," Koo said. "In the process of enhancing competitiveness in advanced strategic industries such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors, all economic actors will collaborate to produce visible results in the near term."

On financial markets, Koo explained, "Efforts to revitalize capital markets have produced positive effects, including the rapid rise of the KOSPI index since the new government took office. We will continue reforming capital and foreign exchange markets to meet global standards, including efforts to secure inclusion in the MSCI Developed Markets Index."

In response to Fitch's questions about the U.S.-Korea trade agreement and financial investment cooperation, Koo replied, "The agreement between the two countries has significantly reduced export uncertainty for the Korean economy. We will turn investment in the U.S. into a strategic opportunity for Korean companies to lead global value chains."

He particularly emphasized that "the practical burden on the foreign exchange market has been significantly eased," citing provisions such as an annual cap of $20 billion, investment based on project progress, and regulations allowing adjustment of payment amounts and timing when necessary.

Regarding the new government's fiscal policy direction, Koo stressed, "We will shift to a performance-oriented, strategic fiscal stance that restructures unnecessary areas while boldly investing in high-performance sectors such as the hyper-innovation economy. We will ensure fiscal policy faithfully serves as a catalyst for economic recovery and growth while quickly establishing a virtuous cycle where sustainability is secured through economic growth."

The consultation delegation visited Korea from the 2nd to 4th of this month, conducting annual consultations with various institutions including the Ministry of Economy and Finance, other government agencies, the Bank of Korea, the Korea Development Institute (KDI), the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), and the Korea Institute of Public Finance (KIPF).

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**Meta Description:** Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol met with Fitch Ratings delegation to discuss Korea's economic outlook, fiscal policies, and efforts toward MSCI developed market inclusion.

**Keywords:** Koo Yun-cheol, Fitch Ratings, Korea economy, MSCI inclusion, fiscal policy, hyper-innovation economy, US-Korea trade, Ministry of Economy and Finance

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**Q&A:**

Q: What key economic policies did Finance Minister Koo discuss with Fitch?

A: Minister Koo discussed the government's hyper-innovation economy initiative, capital market reforms including MSCI developed market inclusion efforts, and a shift to performance-oriented fiscal policy focusing on strategic investments in AI and semiconductors.

Q: How has the U.S.-Korea trade agreement affected Korea's economy?

A: According to Minister Koo, the agreement significantly reduced export uncertainty for the Korean economy, with provisions including a $20 billion annual investment cap and flexible payment scheduling that eased burdens on the foreign exchange market.