Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Thursday the government will implement thorough measures to bolster safety rules on chemical goods, citing a long-running consumer goods disaster over toxic humidifier disinfectant. Kim made the remark during a policy coordination meeting with related ministers to discuss key state affairs, saying ensuring the safety and health of the people is the government's "top policy priority." "As we learned from the tragedy of humidifier disinfectant, there must be no blind spots in not only preventing incidents involving chemical products but also in responding after the incident," Kim said. In 2011, consumers started to report deaths and illnesses allegedly tied to humidifier disinfectants, widely used by households in the dry winters. A government-led investigation later confirmed the link between the two, with over 5,000 people formally recognized as victims. He also discussed the outlook of Korean industries, stressing the importance of promoting artificial intelligence, biotech, cultural content, defense and energy. Kim noted that Korea achieved $700 billion