To Key Sites Supporting the 800 Trillion Won Semiconductor Project... Min Hyungbae Conducts Inspections for Second Day

After Korea Electric Power, Visits Include Military Airport and Planned National Industrial Complex Sites
Accelerating Investment Preparations by Inspecting Infrastructure and Development Conditions

Min Hyungbae, Mayor of the Integrated Special City of Jeonnam Gwangju, visited key sites for the second consecutive day following the government and Samsung and SK's announcement of a 800 trillion won semiconductor investment plan. After inspecting the power and water supply systems, he personally examined critical locations and industrial infrastructure supporting the semiconductor sector, checking the status of facilities and development conditions.

According to the Integrated Special City of Jeonnam Gwangju on July 3, Mayor Min visited Gwangju Military Airport, the planned site for the National Future Vehicle Industrial Complex, and the Advanced 3 District of the Gwangju Research and Development Special Zone in succession to inspect the progress of major development projects and the status of advanced industrial infrastructure development.

On the previous day, July 2, Mayor Min visited Korea Electric Power Corporation to examine the power and water supply systems, which are core infrastructure for the semiconductor industry, and to review power grid construction plans, discussing measures for stable supply.

Min Hyung-bae, Mayor of Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Metropolitan City, visited Gwangju Military Airport on the 3rd to conduct an on-site inspection in support of the successful semiconductor mega project. Provided by Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Metropolitan City

At Gwangju Military Airport, Mayor Min received a briefing from Air Force 1st Fighter Wing Commander Kim Joongsu on military unit operations, military airport facilities, and the planned site for the relocation of the ammunition depot, and conducted an on-site inspection. He also reviewed the potential for site utilization linked to the military airport relocation and future development conditions, exchanging opinions with relevant officials.

At the planned site for the National Future Vehicle Industrial Complex, he toured the Eco-Friendly Automotive Parts Certification Center area, checking the site and surrounding conditions. He received an explanation on the status of the national industrial complex development, infrastructure construction plans, and strategies for building a cluster of future vehicle industries and advanced manufacturing, and reviewed the necessary support required during the project's implementation.

Finally, Mayor Min visited the Comprehensive Promotion Center of the Advanced 3 District in the Gwangju Research and Development Special Zone to check the progress of development and the status of establishing a foundation for attracting companies. He also exchanged views with stakeholders on the direction for creating a future growth hub centered on research and advanced industries and on strategies for fostering an optimal investment environment.

Min Hyung-bae, Mayor of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City, is conducting an on-site inspection at the Advanced District 3 of the Gwangju Research and Development Special Zone on the 3rd to support the success of the semiconductor mega project. Provided by Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City

During these site visits, discussions were held on the direction of development linked to the military airport relocation, the establishment of the National Future Vehicle Industrial Complex, and the Advanced 3 District development. The participants also shared updates on key business projects and discussed strategies for enhancing advanced industry infrastructure and creating favorable conditions for corporate investment.

Mayor Min stated, "Yesterday, I checked the power and water supply systems, and today I personally examined key sites and industrial infrastructure supporting the Semiconductor Mega Project. Going forward, I will keep all possibilities open across Jeonnam and Gwangju, conducting comprehensive inspections of potential sites and infrastructure."

He added, "The Semiconductor Mega Project must be carried out swiftly but with meticulous preparation. We will ensure that the necessary infrastructure and investment environment required by companies are in place without delay, concentrating all efforts to help Jeonnam and Gwangju emerge as a new growth hub for Korea's semiconductor industry."

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