Ministry of Land,Infrastructure and Transport

Kim Yoon-duk Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

The Lee Jae Myung administration aims to create a society where all citizens prosper and achieve genuine growth.
In this endeavor, our Ministry has a pivotal role to play, being responsible for policies closest to the daily lives of our people.

To fulfill this, we dedicate our efforts to a set of key priorities.

First, a fundamental shift in housing policy is essential to transform the lives of our people.
In general, we will ensure a sufficient supply of quality housing and maintain stability in the housing market.
More specifically, we will enhance the quality of public rental housing and strengthen tailored housing support for vulnerable groups, including youth, newlyweds, and the elderly.

Second, balanced regional development is not a choice, but a matter of national survival.
As local economies face a deepening recession and housing prices rise in Seoul and its surrounding areas, the solution to this polarization lies in balanced development.

We are committed to fostering mutual growth between the capital region and the provinces by developing the Five Mega-Regions and the Three Special Self-Governing Provinces.
For this, we will nurture growth hubs within these economic and living zones to attract businesses and talent, and expand metropolitan transport networks that organically connect these zones.

We will develop Sejong as the undisputed administrative capital and Saemangeum as a major development hub for the west coast.
Furthermore, we will expedite the second phase of public institution relocation into the provinces, which will serve as an additional catalyst for regional growth.

Third, we will build a society with seamless connectivity, ensuring convenient transportation access across all regions.
We will expand regional rail and road networks, and promptly advance hub airport projects that reflect the aspirations of local communities.
With greater attention, we will support those with limited mobility and close transportation service gaps in underserved areas.

Fourth, the lives and safety of our citizens must come before all other values.
Safety is achieved through prevention.
We will carefully examine even the smallest risks.
If necessary, we will boldly redesign the entire safety system.
Additionally, we will strengthen institutional safety nets for frontline workers in delivery, transportation, construction, and other fields.

Fifth, we strive to become a strategic ministry ready for future challenges.
We will promote new growth engines such as autonomous vehicles, Urban Air Mobility (UAM), AI industrial complexes, and the RE100 initiative, a global campaign to power businesses with 100% renewable electricity.
In parallel, we will upgrade traditional core industries like construction and logistics to boost their global competitiveness by implementing advanced technologies and structural reforms.

Success of policies is determined not in offices, but in the field.

We pledge to drive change that transforms lives and to foster innovation that prepares us for the future, engaging with the public and meeting their expectations.

Thank you.