On the 21st, Changwon Special City Mayor Hong Nam-pyo stated during an executive meeting at the Changwon City Hall administration conference room, "Currently, drone manufacturing relies mostly on foreign technology," and added, "From now on, Changwon Special City will take the lead in achieving 100% localization of drone manufacturing and contribute to revitalizing the domestic drone industry."


Hong Nampyo, mayor of Changwon Special City, attended the '2024 Korea Drone Expo' last May and received explanations from officials.

Hong Nampyo, mayor of Changwon Special City, attended the '2024 Korea Drone Expo' last May and received explanations from officials.

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Changwon Special City is aiming to strengthen national competitiveness by achieving 100% localization of drone manufacturing. To this end, the city plans to establish infrastructure for drone technology development and demonstration, strengthen collaboration systems with companies and research institutions, and promote the advancement of drone technology as well as the creation of new models.


In addition, by fostering the drone manufacturing and related parts industries, the city expects to attract companies and investments to the region. Changwon Special City plans to increase the city's recognition and play a leading role in building the domestic drone industry ecosystem through the creation of drone-related jobs and economic revitalization.





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