Friday, March 24, 2017

Huh Chang-soo, "the FKI, I'll reborn as Korea's economic think-tank."



"I cater to the large escape of the think tank Center, Korea's economy" [Korea's financial standing hyomun newspaper reporter] Huh Chang-soo Federation of Korean Industries (FKI below) president said.

Chairman allowed the 'knock apologize embraced a great disappointment to members and the public days Good for last bulmi depth' in innovation should announce held at the FKI 24 days said "FKI will prevent any two days used or involved in future political purposes' he said.

He continued, abolished the presidency conferences to the think tank of large owner economies, eliminating the central image of public participation in the policy debate industries doegetda 'said' to them and integrate with the Korea Economic Research Institute, will strengthen its role as a think-tank adding that '. The following is a statement not specialize in innovation.



<Statement>

Your members, and fellow citizens, Dear? FKI chairman Huh Chang-soo.

Last year, I've embraced the unsavory thing great disappointment to members and citizens. I once again apologize deeply. FKI is I mentioned three innovative directions of February, eradication of adhesions scene at the annual general meeting, strengthening transparency, strengthen the role think tanks. I've promised as soon as possible in addition to innovation has not provided you can convince members and citizens.

Mosyeoseo renowned experts to configure it and Innovation Committee, it was widely solicit opinions from various social all walks of life. Now let's talk inside the prepared innovations taken lightly.

First, we will ensure that any future use of two days, or engage in political purposes. First, the abolition of social partnership and social accounting headquarters, the source will cut off the ring, which can be linked with politics. It will also respond to any sponsorship and fundraising activities under the unfair requests. Fiscal year history it will increase the transparency disclosures on a regular basis.

Second, leaving only the members communicate and private economic diplomacy functions, we carried out a comparable reform in virtually dismantled. From now on, we will stick only to the original collective economic role. Befitting this unnecessary organizations will shrink the front.

Third, I'm putting down the signs of the 'Federation of Korean Industries (FKI), I have been using for the past 50 years. The central member companies, let me again to the Korea Federation of Enterprises.

The conference itself was abolished by the Presidency rid of it is the possession of a misunderstanding not this large center owner. Functions of the Secretariat will be limited to truly assist the Board of Directors. Instead of operating the center of the board, and to enable the Sub-Committee within the Board, etc. We will increase the participation of member companies.

Fourth, we will be contributing to the national development and economic think tanks involved in the industry to publicly sound policy discussions. We will integrate the functions of the Federation of Korean Industries and the Korea Economic Policy Research Institute. Especially not limited to large issues, it will contribute to the solution of the national agenda, such as the fourth industrial revolution.

Innovation and renewal in words geuchyeoseo this will be bad. Also it will re-emerge as Korea's economic strength in the Botanic altered appearance. We look forward to the day that the support from members and citizens regain confidence. Thank you.



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