Deputy Prime Minister's Council Held in Gumi... Spotlight on Semiconductor and AI Growth Hubs

Mayor Kim Jangho Urges National Support

Calls for Attracting a Semiconductor Fab and Expanding Rail Network

Gumi has emerged as the central stage for South Korea's future advanced industry strategy.

The 5th Public-Private Council Meeting for Corporate Innovation Support, hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, was held on June 17 at LG Innotek's Gumi Plant 4, bringing a spotlight to the competitiveness and growth potential of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk semiconductor industry.

(Left) The 5th Public-Private Consultative Meeting on Corporate Innovation Support hosted by the Ministry of Finance and Economy (Right) Gumi Mayor Kim Jangho handed over a proposal on local issues to Deputy Prime Minister for Economy Koo Yoonchul
[Photo by Gumi City]

The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister for Economy Koo Yoonchul, Gyeongbuk Governor Lee Cheolwoo, Gumi Mayor Kim Jangho, Acting Mayor of Daegu Kim Junggi, and representatives from leading regional high-tech companies such as LG Innotek, SK Siltron, KEC, Wonik QnC, and Apro Semiconductor. They discussed strategies to foster the semiconductor, robotics, and physical AI industries.

This council meeting was organized as part of the government's "5 Poles, 3 Special Zones Growth Engine Pick & Back" strategy.

The core of this strategy is to identify (Pick) industries with strong growth potential in the field and support them (Back) with investment and policy measures.

In particular, Gumi, the only non-capital region semiconductor specialized cluster, once again drew attention as a key base in the national advanced industry supply chain through this meeting.

The Gumi National Industrial Complex, which brings together semiconductor materials, parts, equipment firms, and large-scale production facilities, is evaluated as a forward base for AI semiconductors and next-generation electronics industries.

At the meeting, Mayor Kim Jangho of Gumi requested that the government strengthen its support by expanding tax benefits and subsidies for companies making bold investments in regional areas. He also emphasized the need for balanced national development by proposing additional government support, including attracting a semiconductor fab to Gumi, easing regulations in connection with the mega-special zone, adding a KTX stop at Gumi Station, and reflecting the Gimcheon-Gumi-New Airport rail line in the national railway network plan.

After the council meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yoonchul visited LG Innotek's Gumi Plant 4, where he inspected the camera module and semiconductor substrate production facilities and directly reviewed the on-site investment environment and operational challenges.

With the Deputy Prime Minister's visit, Gumi City plans to further strengthen the competitiveness of its semiconductor specialized cluster and accelerate follow-up projects to establish itself as a core hub in the southern semiconductor innovation belt.

With the Deputy Prime Minister's direct visit, Gumi is now moving beyond being simply an "industrial city" to become a testing ground for South Korea's advanced industry strategy.

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