Kim Dong-yeon Pursues Attraction of Innovative Companies in 'Hydrogen and Carbon Capture' Following Top 1-4 Global Semiconductor Firms

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon (second from the right in the front) is taking a commemorative photo with representatives of companies expected to have future growth in hydrogen, semiconductors, and carbon capture before holding a roundtable at Dodamso on the 24th.

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, met directly with CEOs of global innovative companies negotiating investments with Gyeonggi Province, promising active support and requesting investment decisions.

On the 24th, Governor Kim hosted a roundtable for investment attraction at Dodamso, the former Gyeonggi Governor's official residence, inviting CEOs of five future growth innovative companies preparing to make investment decisions totaling 2.5 trillion KRW.

At the event, Governor Kim said, "The economy is very difficult. I believe it is extremely important to fully understand and respect the market while enhancing consistency and predictability in policies and building trust with the market." He promised, "Gyeonggi Province will make every effort in this regard, communicate with our companies, and provide maximum support for business activities."

He continued, "With the recent organizational restructuring, we established the Future Growth Industry Bureau and newly created departments for semiconductor industry, bio industry, AI big data, and advanced mobility." He explained, "The director overseeing these departments was already appointed from the private sector as an open position, not from existing public officials."

The event was held at Governor Kim's request, with representatives from five companies in three fields?hydrogen, semiconductors, and carbon reduction?attending to discuss investment attraction plans with Governor Kim.

These five companies are currently scouting locations for investment or are pursuing investments in Gyeonggi Province.

Meanwhile, since his inauguration in July, Governor Kim has achieved the remarkable feat of attracting global semiconductor equipment companies such as Applied Materials (AMAT), Lam Research, KLA-Denko, and ASML to Gyeonggi Province.

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