Minister of Science and ICT in South Korea, Yoo Sang-im((Korean: 유상임) has called for the unwavering pursuit of core tasks, saying that the country's growth engines of science, technology and digital must not stop amid the impeachment crisis. The ministry plans to carry out its work as normally as possible, except for some sensitive tasks.
"As a member of the cabinet, I feel a heavy responsibility for the recent severe situation," Yoo said at an expanded executive meeting held at the MSIT building in Sejong City on Saturday.
Yoo expressed his determination to carry out policies under the system of acting President Han Deok-soo without any disruptions. "The public service community must take center stage in the crisis situation, including political unrest, domestic economic contraction, and declining foreign recruitment," he said at the expanded cadre meeting. "I call on the executives to do their best in their duties without neglecting anything."
"MSIT is a ministry that leads the future, and science and technology and digital are the growth engines that will drive the future," said Yoo. "To ensure that the growth engine does not stall, I ask you to unwaveringly pursue core tasks even under severe circumstances to overcome low growth and stabilize civil life."