“It was here in Amsterdam that the Pony, Korea’s first domestically produced car, first knocked on the door of the European market in 1979.”
President Yoon Seok-yeol said this at the Korea-Dutch Business Forum held in Amsterdam, Netherlands on the 13th, saying, “Korean cars have now become one of the most popular models in the Netherlands.” He mentioned the relationship between the two countries, saying, “The Netherlands is the first country where Korea opened a trade center to begin full-scale trade with Europe 60 years ago,” and based on this, he emphasized the need to strengthen the ‘semiconductor alliance’, which is the core of Korea-Netherlands cooperation. emphasized.
President Yoon said, “Semiconductors are a symbol of cooperation between the two countries today,” and added, “The Netherlands’ ASML, Korea’s Samsung, and SK Hynix have become the world’s best companies in their respective fields through complementary and mutually beneficial cooperation.” He then emphasized, “In order for cooperation between the two countries to become more active, strategic solidarity in the semiconductor field must be further strengthened.”
Regarding the ‘Korea-Netherlands Semiconductor Alliance’ signed with Prime Minister Mark Rutte, President Yoon said, “It has laid a solid foundation for the two countries to develop into a true semiconductor alliance encompassing the government, companies, and universities.” “Along with semiconductors, carbon-free energy is also an area in which the two countries will cooperate closely in the future,” he said. “Our two countries, which must simultaneously achieve carbon neutrality and energy security, have a great deal of room for cooperation in areas such as nuclear power plants, hydrogen, and offshore wind power.” He said. In addition, “Complementary cooperation is taking place in various forms in offshore wind power,” he said. “The offshore wind power installation vessel ordered by Hanwha Ocean will be built based on the design of a Dutch company and will be equipped with a large crane from a Dutch company.” encouraged. He also evaluated, “The electricity produced by a Dutch company at an offshore wind farm in the North Sea is lighting up the whole of Europe through the cables of LS Cable and System, a Korean company.”
President Yoon also said, “Although we are facing unprecedented complex crises such as intensifying competition for technological hegemony, geopolitical crisis, and climate change crisis, the two countries that share universal values are continuing a cooperative relationship that is more exemplary than any other country.” He also said, “The government of the Republic of Korea will be your reliable helper anytime, anywhere.”
President Yoon Seok-yeol and King Willem-Alexander, who are on a state visit to the Netherlands, listen to the welcome speech by Koo Ja-yeol, president of the Korea International Trade Association, at the Korea-Netherlands Business Forum held at a hotel in Amsterdam on the 13th (local time). (Joint coverage) 2023.12.14.Koo Ja-yeol, president of the Korea International Trade Association, also said in his welcoming speech, “The Netherlands is a country that Koreans feel closer to emotionally than any other country in Europe.” He added, “Recently, Miffy storybooks have become very popular with Korean children, and young people enjoy Heineken beer at the Han River in Seoul.” “He said. Also, “In the Netherlands, more and more Dutch locals are looking for K-pop, K-food, and K-beauty, and it is said that the exchange of Korean culture has now increased more than 20 times compared to 10 years ago. “This kind of psychological intimacy will be a valuable foundation for the two countries to move toward closer cooperation,” he said.
In his greeting, Mickey Adriansens, Minister of Economy and Climate Policy of the Netherlands, said, “The relevant ministries of both countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Semiconductor Academy. In addition, we are working on various topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, 6G, nuclear power, and renewable energy.” An MOU covering . “I hope to continue this momentum.”
The forum was attended by Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CEO Hwang Joo-ho, as well as the President’s Office and government officials. On the Dutch side, about 200 people from both countries attended, including Peter Bennink, CEO of ASML, Marlton Dierckbarger, Chief Strategy Officer of NXP, Mickey Adriansens, Minister of Economy and Climate Policy, and Michel Sveers, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs. .
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