Changwon Special City Launches TF Team to Prepare for 50th Anniversary Project of Changwon National Industrial Complex Designation

Focusing on Creating a Turning Point to Look Ahead at the Next 50 Years

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam Province, marking the 50th anniversary of the designation of Changwon National Industrial Complex, has agreed to focus administrative efforts on establishing a turning point looking ahead to the next 50 years. On the 8th, it held the launch ceremony of the TF team for the 50th anniversary commemoration project of Changwon National Industrial Complex.

The TF team for the 50th anniversary of Changwon National Industrial Complex was established with the First Vice Mayor as the head and nine departments, aiming to cooperate with each other to achieve the common goal of commemorating the 50th anniversary of the designation of Changwon National Industrial Complex.

Preparation for the 50th Anniversary Project of Changwon National Industrial Complex Designation Begins in Earnest.

The TF team launched on this day plans to actively collaborate to produce tangible results for expanding the value of Changwon National Industrial Complex by promoting ▲establishment of future vision ▲installation of symbolic sculptures ▲hosting international conferences and exhibitions in key industrial sectors ▲linking with citizen festivals celebrating companies ▲various cultural events ▲public relations to citizens ▲revising the district unit plan for Changwon’s hinterland city ▲establishing plans for upgrading industrial areas.

Additionally, among the national projects secured this year, the team will lead the advancement of key industries through digital transformation by promoting nine new projects worth about 1.3 trillion KRW, including ▲establishment of a digital transformation (DX) support center for machinery and defense manufacturing ▲support for creating digital innovation hubs ▲development and demonstration of ultra-large manufacturing AI services specialized in manufacturing ▲construction of next-generation advanced complex beam irradiation facilities. Furthermore, 24 major ongoing projects worth approximately 658.8 billion KRW, such as ▲industrial digital transformation (DX) collaboration support center ▲establishment of a research base for extreme materials demonstration ▲construction of AI big data-based medical and bio advanced device research and manufacturing centers, will be promoted to secure sustainable urban competitiveness for Changwon and drive the development of future new growth industries in South Korea.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, stated, “The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the designation of Changwon National Industrial Complex, which has driven economic and industrial development over the past 50 years. It is a very important time to concentrate administrative power on building a preparation system for the leap forward in the next 50 years. With the legislative enactment of the government’s plan to abolish killer regulations in industrial complexes, the possibility of restructuring the aging Changwon National Industrial Complex is gaining momentum. We will unite our capabilities to establish a solid foundation for creating future growth engines and accelerating innovative growth transformation in Changwon, and fully initiate major changes and innovations for the next 50 years.”

Meanwhile, the city will designate the week from April 15 to 21 as the commemorative event week for the 50th anniversary of Changwon National Industrial Complex. During this week, the city will share the achievements of the past 50 years with citizens and announce the vision and master plan for the great transformation of the next 50 years. The commemorative week will also include an international conference with domestic and foreign experts, a citizen festival celebrating companies, and various cultural events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the designation of Changwon National Industrial Complex.

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