▲ President Lee Jae Myung (C) speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the central city of Sejong on Aug. 11, 2026. (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for large-scale strategic investments in future industries, including small modular reactors (SMRs), renewable energy and aerospace, reaffirming his commitment to advancing South Korea's industrial prowess.

The president made the call at a Cabinet meeting in the central administrative city of Sejong, emphasizing efforts to identify additional "seeds for future growth."

Lee cited SMRs, renewable energy, quantum computing, aerospace and advanced biology as key sectors that will determine global leadership in future industries.

"Strategic investment in these sectors should be pursued as thoroughly and intensively as investment in the megaprojects," Lee said, referring to the ongoing investment initiative involving three megaprojects related to semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) facilities.

"Through balanced (regional) development and bold nurturing of advanced industries, I will build an irreplaceable South Korea together with the people," he added.

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