Bio-specialized Complex in Pohang... Expansion of 'Daegu-Gyeongbuk Advanced Medical Complex' to Pohang 추진

Pohang Expansion Expected to Create Synergy with Bio-Specialized Complex

Service Results... Related Agencies Including Ministry of Health and Welfare Recommend Pohang Expansion

Pohang City held the final report meeting for the feasibility study and master plan establishment service for the expansion designation of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Advanced Medical Complex to Pohang on the 5th.

On the 5th, Pohang City held the final report meeting for the feasibility study and basic plan establishment service to designate the expansion of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Advanced Medical Complex in Pohang.

This meeting, presided over by Vice Mayor Jang Sangkil, was attended by Park Sigyun, Head of the Future Strategy Planning Division of Gyeongbuk Province, Kim Taewon, Head of the Biohealth Center at the Korea Testing Certification Institute for Machinery, Electricity, and Electronics, Kim Seongyeong, President of the Pohang Bio Industry Association, and about 20 other related experts.

The main contents of this service include: ▲ Analysis of the current status for the expansion of the Advanced Medical Complex to Pohang ▲ Basic direction and feasibility analysis for the modification of the complex establishment plan ▲ Promotion plan and development strategy for the application for modification of the complex ▲ Other necessary matters for the establishment of the Pohang Advanced Medical Complex.

Pohang City, designated as a bio-specialized district, plans to expand the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Advanced Medical Complex to Pohang, utilizing related infrastructure, research personnel, and industrial base to create synergy effects and foster the bio industry as a leap forward opportunity.

In this study, Pohang was evaluated as the optimal location for the expansion designation of the Advanced Medical Complex, given its proximity to the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Advanced Medical Complex, the locational advantage for 'Gyeongbuk' expansion, and the presence of top domestic universities in life sciences such as POSTECH and Handong University, as well as the Membrane Protein Research Institute, the Advanced Bio Innovation Research Support Center, and other research bases and large-scale research equipment in the bio field, fulfilling both human and material resources.

In addition, conditions have been established for active activities of bio ventures such as the POSTECH Biotechnology Research Center, Bio Open Innovation Center (BOIC), and Pohang Change Up Ground, providing a solid foundation for venture start-up fostering, and it is expected that related job creation will bring significant economic effects.

This study also conducted a demand survey targeting employees of bio-related institutions nationwide for the expansion of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Advanced Medical Complex. In the survey, which was based on experience using the complex, difficulties, the necessity of branches, and core functions, 87.3% responded that the expansion of the complex is necessary, drawing attention.

Vice Mayor Jang Sangkil stated, "Pohang is a place with excellent research personnel and infrastructure, and through the expansion of the existing Advanced Medical Complex, we will not only contribute to the development of the national health and medical industry but also secure global technological competitiveness to create jobs and vitalize the advanced medical industry."

Based on this research service, Pohang City plans to actively propose to related organizations such as the Ministry of Health and Welfare and promote municipal policies for the expansion of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Advanced Medical Complex to Pohang.

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