Mayor Lee Sang-il Introduces 'Yongin Administrative K-AI' in Danang: "An Era of Semiconductors and AI Together"

Mayor Sangil Lee Promotes “Semiconductor and AI City Yongin” During Visit to Vietnam

Presents “K-AI in Yongin Special City” at ‘Meet Korea in Da Nang’ Conference

From AI Care Robots to Smart Crosswalks and Autonomous Buses

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Lee Sang-il, mayor of Yongin Special City, who is currently visiting Vietnam, introduced Yongin's mega-scale semiconductor projects and citizen support policies utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) during his stay in Danang. He also unveiled his vision for a "Yongin-style AI City" that expands industry boundaries from semiconductors to AI and biotechnology, and incorporates AI into administration, welfare, transportation, and safety.

Mayor Sang-il Lee attended the 'Meet Korea in Danang' conference held at Furama Resort on the 7th (local time), presenting cases of AI utilization in Yongin. Provided by Yongin City

On the afternoon of the 7th (local time), Mayor Lee gave a presentation at the "Meet Korea in Da Nang" conference held at the Furama Resort in Danang, Vietnam, on the theme "Administrative K-AI of Yongin Special City: AI Transformation (AX) and Innovation Heading Toward Citizens Beyond Technology."

This conference was one of the core events of the 5th Korea·Vietnam Festival, which took place from August 6 to 9, 2026. Attendees included officials from the central government of Vietnam and Danang city, representatives from local governments in Korea, as well as business leaders, university officials, and AI experts.

Mayor Lee introduced major semiconductor projects underway in Yongin, such as the Yongin National Industrial Complex for Advanced System Semiconductors, the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster General Industrial Complex, the Samsung Electronics Giheung Campus Future Research Complex, and Gyeonggi Yongin Platform City.

He stated, "If projects such as Samsung Electronics building six semiconductor fabrication facilities (fabs) in the Yongin National Industrial Complex, and SK hynix building four fabs in the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster General Industrial Complex, are completed, Yongin will have the world's largest semiconductor ecosystem as a single city." He added, "It will become the key city for South Korea's semiconductor industry."

Lee Sang-il, mayor of Yongin Special City, is taking a commemorative photo with participants of the 'Meet Korea in Danang' conference held on the 7th (local time) at Furama Resort in Danang, Vietnam. Provided by Yongin City

He continued, "We are living in an era where semiconductors and artificial intelligence go hand in hand," and said, "Yongin is implementing various policies aimed at improving citizens' lives through technological innovation and transformation."

He further explained, "Yongin is attracting massive investments from global semiconductor equipment companies—including the world’s four largest—as well as numerous material, component, equipment, and design firms supporting the semiconductor sector."

The mayor also focused on introducing practical cases of AI applications from which citizens can benefit directly.

In elderly welfare, he highlighted 'AI Suni,' which helps with cognitive activities such as quizzes and singing via smartphones; 'Hyodol,' an AI robot that checks health status and notifies users of meal and medication times; 'Bomi,' which provides one-on-one cognitive learning games to help prevent dementia; and 'Silbeot,' which assists groups of seniors in conducting cognitive training together.

In transportation and safety, he introduced systems such as smart crosswalks, where AI cameras detect pedestrians and automatically extend the crossing signal; and AI-powered video recorders installed on buses, which can detect potholes or road debris in real time.

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is presenting cases of AI utilization in Yongin at the "Meet Korea in Danang" conference held on the 7th (local time) at the Furama Resort in Danang, Vietnam. Provided by Yongin City

He also presented 24-hour administrative counseling services utilizing AI, hologram kiosks that provide visitor guidance, and disaster/emergency response systems that employ digital twins. Other examples included book delivery robots and an autonomous shuttle bus circulating the area around Yongin Severance Hospital.

The mayor also shared plans for semiconductor and AI talent cultivation.

"Next spring, the only semiconductor-specialized high school in Gyeonggi Province will open in Yongin," he said, "and we are cooperating with six universities in the city through partnership agreements to foster semiconductor talent." Mayor Lee explained that Yongin City is running a UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) Advanced Semiconductor Management Program at city hall together with UNIST, and is also considering opening a semiconductor academy for citizens.

Mayor Lee also gave interviews to local media, including Vietnamese public broadcaster VTV and Danang public media DNRT, prior to his conference presentation.

The mayor stated, "Danang serves as a key central city in Vietnam and is showing great interest in information technology and semiconductors, so I believe there are many opportunities for collaboration with Yongin." He added, "I look forward to partnerships with Danang in the semiconductor and AI fields."

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is being interviewed by local media DNRT on the 7th (local time) at Furama Resort in Da Nang, Vietnam. Provided by Yongin City

He continued, "At next year’s Korea·Vietnam Festival, a youth volunteer group from Yongin, consisting of about 20 young people, will be dispatched to perform K-pop and promote Yongin’s representative mascot, Joayong. I hope this will facilitate exchanges among young people, including university students, and also energize business partnerships."

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