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In his New Year's address on December 2, POSCO Group Chairman Jang In-hwa outlined a strategic transformation focusing on energy sectors such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), artificial intelligence (AI), and safety as key competitive advantages. He noted the challenging business environment due to global protectionism and geopolitical risks and emphasized the need for new growth engines centered on energy and AI.

Jang highlighted safety as a core value, advocating for a culture where employees lead safety management and spread best practices. He also discussed the necessity of responding to industrial changes through AI, promoting intelligent factories and robot technologies for safer work environments. Additionally, he plans to enhance the energy business, leveraging the Alaska LNG project to improve competitiveness and pursue renewable projects like offshore wind and solar power, while focusing on building a resilient business portfolio amid uncertainty.