문대통령 "물 기업의 세계시장 진출을 전략적으로 지원할 것"
Today is World Water Day, an international observance highlighting the importance of sustainable water resources.
President Moon Jae-in attended a ceremony to mark the occasion in Daegu
He highlighted the rapid growth of the water industry, driven by the fourth industrial revolution,... and vowed to spare no effort in supporting companies with promising technologies.
"At present, the global water market is worth over 700 billion dollars and is expected to see average yearly growth of 4 percent until 2022. The government will strategically support companies with competitive technology so that they can enter the global market."
The South Korean leader also stressed the importance of tackling the growing dangers of climate change and natural disasters.
He said the government will work to ensure a stable water supply by strengthening dams and drainage,... as well as funding rural areas so they can maintain their water supply systems.
