Gyeonggi Province Inspects Yongin Semiconductor Cluster... Discusses Water Supply and Discharge Reduction Measures

Joo Hyungchul, Vice Governor for Economy of Gyeonggi Province, inspected the progress of the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster General Industrial Complex on September 17. He visited Wonsam-myeon in Cheoin-gu, Yongin, as well as the areas of Jaetmalcheon, Godangcheon, Hancheon, and the Gosam Reservoir site in Anseong, discussing support measures with stakeholders.

The Yongin Semiconductor Cluster General Industrial Complex is being constructed across 4,155,996 square meters (approximately 1.26 million pyeong) in Wonsam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin. Construction broke ground in April 2022, with completion targeted for December 2027. The total project cost is 3.8045 trillion won, and SK hynix along with about 50 other semiconductor-related companies are scheduled to move in.

This site visit was organized to discuss issues related to discharge water and to ensure that the construction of the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster General Industrial Complex proceeds smoothly.

Earlier, Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae had requested the government to strengthen environmental standards regarding discharges from the Gosam Reservoir and called on companies to reduce the volumes of process water discharged from semiconductor operations, emphasizing that water supply for the semiconductor industry and efforts to reduce discharge by companies need to proceed in tandem.

The onsite inspection was attended by relevant departments of Gyeonggi Province, including the Semiconductor Industry Division, Climate and Environment Management Division, and the Health and Environment Research Institute, as well as representatives from SK hynix and Yongin General Industrial Complex Co., Ltd.

Joo Hyungchul, Deputy Governor for Economy of Gyeonggi Province, is talking with on-site personnel at the Semiconductor Cluster in Yongin on the 17th. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Participants first listened to updates on the overall project status at the site office. They then reviewed each section of the discharge water flow route in sequence, inspecting the discharge water purification process and water quality management plans, and shared views on the broader environmental issues.

Vice Governor for Economy Joo Hyungchul stated, "The Yongin Semiconductor Cluster is a core foundation that will determine the future competitiveness of Korea's semiconductor industry." He added, "Relevant agencies should verify whether the companies' water quality improvement measures are appropriate, and companies must further strengthen communication with residents. Please develop practical and effective solutions for co-prosperity so that the industrial complex can be established on schedule."

He also pledged, "We will spare no administrative support to ensure the industrial complex is developed as planned and creates quality jobs while revitalizing the local economy. At the same time, we will work to preemptively address environmental issues."

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