The purpose of this analysis is to clarify the direction and nature of the future leading industries in Korea. Existing studies were analyzed in depth and their implications are as follows. Existing studies have not given a careful consideration for the structural adjustment of Korean economy and the atmosphere for the growth of prospective leading industries. In relation to the structural adjustment, the accomplishment of high value-added in existing industries and the promotion for high-tech industries as well as service industries should be the future direction of the future leading industries. In order to create atmosphere for the growth, it is crucial to achieve a social consensus about the nature of the prospective leading industries and is necessary to continue a concrete research on the related industries.