On the 2nd, President Lee Jae-myung announced the investment plan for high-tech industries in the Chungcheong region and said, “In today’s world, where do companies move just because they put pressure on them?” and “The very idea that they can do this by force is outdated.” Recently, the government has been announcing large-scale local investment plans, such as projects in the southwestern region, and has refuted criticism from some, including the opposition party. In response to criticism from some, including the opposition party, at the ‘National Reporting Meeting on the Development Vision for High-Tech Industry in the Chungcheong Area’ held in Asan, South Chungcheong Province this morning, President Lee said, “There are people who think that Samsung Electronics may have made such a decision (local investment decision) because I put pressure on Chairman Lee Jae-yong.” President Lee said, "If we do that, will we be able to run a business and attract global investment? It is outdated to think that we can be forced to do this based on the thinking from the days of government administration." President Lee said, “In any case, it is an important task that we must continue to do, but conflicts and confrontations will continue to arise.