Issue Mounting an all-out response to China's rapid technological rise and securing defence-linked manufacturing

Summary

The plan argues that Korea must mount an all-out response in the technology hegemony race. It points to China's steep technological growth and the rapid entry of advanced technologies into commercialization as reasons for urgency. Amid expanding global conflicts and supply-chain competition, it also calls for maintaining and strengthening manufacturing competitiveness, including defence technology. The issue connects Korea's recent export and technology gains with the risk that competitors could overtake it. The plan frames the task as closing remaining gaps with leading countries while protecting existing industrial strengths.