Government Semiconductor Materials and Components Complex Applications in 6 Locations Including Yangju, Goyang, Osan, Pyeongtaek, Anseong, and Seongnam

Plan for the Establishment of Specialized Semiconductor Materials, Parts, and Equipment Complexes by Region in Gyeonggi-do

Six regions in Gyeonggi Province, including Yangju, Goyang, Osan, Pyeongtaek, Anseong, and Seongnam, have applied to become specialized complexes for semiconductor materials, parts, and equipment, hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The government will conduct a thorough investigation of these areas and make a final decision on the specialized complex sites around July.

If designated as a specialized materials, parts, and equipment (SoBuJang) complex, the regions will receive extensive tailored support such as ▲cost support for infrastructure including water and electricity ▲rent reductions for national/public property and resident companies ▲rapid processing of environmental and labor-related regulations ▲and support for workforce training and technology development.

Looking at the future plans for the candidate regions, Pyeongtaek City plans to cluster SoBuJang companies in the 1.09 million square meter 2nd Advanced Complex Industrial Park, anchored by Samsung’s Godeok Industrial Complex. Seongnam City is designing a specialized SoBuJang complex for system semiconductors (EDA/IP companies - fabless - demand linkage) spanning 1.72 million square meters by linking the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Pangyo Techno Valleys and Yatap Valley.

Anseong and Osan plan to maximize their geographical advantage at the center of the K-semiconductor belt connecting Hwaseong, Pyeongtaek, Yongin, and Icheon, where anchor companies in southern Gyeonggi are located, to create a semiconductor cooperative ecosystem by attracting SoBuJang companies. Anseong will develop 1.55 million square meters in the Dongsin General Industrial Complex, while Osan plans to establish 7.17 million square meters in the Gajang District and Segyo 3 District as SoBuJang complexes.

Goyang and Yangju have submitted plans focusing on semiconductor clustering and textile semiconductors within their economic zones.

The additional designation of SoBuJang specialized complexes will be finalized around July after the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and expert committees conduct initial reviews and adjustments, followed by deliberation and resolution by the Materials, Parts, and Equipment Competitiveness Committee.

Kim Hyun-dae, Director of the Future Growth Industry Bureau of Gyeonggi Province, stated, "If this SoBuJang specialized complex is designated in Gyeonggi Province, it will enable the government’s semiconductor industry strategy to secure a super-gap and create a new gap, and will be a groundbreaking opportunity for paradigm shifts in the automotive industry through accelerated future car development. Gyeonggi Province will make every effort to secure the designation of the specialized complex."

Previously, in February 2021, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy initially designated SoBuJang specialized complexes in five major fields: semiconductors, secondary batteries, displays, carbon materials, and precision machinery. After about two years, on March 21, new advanced industries such as bio and future cars were added.

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