LH Launches Full-Scale Promotion of Sejong Smart City Pilot Town... Establishes Public-Private Joint SPC

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) announced on the 30th that it will actively promote the Sejong Smart City National Pilot City development project.

The Sejong Pilot City, being constructed in the 5-1 Living Zone of the Administrative City, was designated as a National Smart City Pilot City in January 2018. This area serves as a testing ground for convergence and fusion new technologies implementing various smart sectors such as mobility and healthcare.

In December last year, LH established an innovative spatial plan for proximity between residence and workplace for the first time in Korea. Based on this, a "Smart First Town (tentative name)" will be created by the end of next year, where citizens can experience the smart innovation elements of the pilot city and companies can conduct demonstrations.

Additionally, to ensure the proper promotion of the Sejong Pilot City, a public-private joint project promotion system (SPC) involving private sector participation from planning to operation stages will be established next year.

The Sejong Pilot City plans to apply elements such as a 5G communication network control center, drones, and construction automation equipment not only during the development phase but also throughout the construction process.

Im Donghee, Head of LH Sejong Special Headquarters, stated, "With the groundbreaking of the Sejong Pilot City, we aim to create a successful model as a platform city that enhances citizens' happiness and provides creative opportunities for companies," adding, "We will strive to lead the smart construction sector and realize a successful model of a global smart city."

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