Our country's automobile industry has achieved remarkable growth and is playing a pivotal role in leading the domestic economy. These achievements were possible not only because of the government's policy to foster a sustainable automobile industry, but also because of the tireless efforts of those in the automobile industry. The global automotive industry is facing unprecedented upheaval.

The proliferation of eco-friendly vehicles is accelerating to achieve carbon neutrality, and the core competitiveness and added value of automobiles are shifting to areas such as batteries, software, and semiconductors. The automotive parts industry ecosystem is also rapidly transitioning to future vehicles.

Furthermore, our industry must strengthen its ability to respond to the changes in the existing supply chain resulting from the expansion of electric vehicles and the growing demand for alternative power sources, as well as the continued digitalization and high expectations for advanced connected technologies.

Since its establishment in 1962, the association has kept pace with the development of Korea's automobile and parts industry. We will continue to strive to ensure that our country's automobile and parts industries advance even further and lead the future vehicle market.