Namwon City Holds Forum on Strategies for Fostering and Revitalizing Regional Bio Specialization

Presentations on Crop Research, Development, and Industrialization

Jeonbuk Namwon-si Bio Industry Research Institute (Chairman Choi Kyungsik, hereafter referred to as 'the Institute') announced on the 4th that it held a forum with experts from various fields on the 27th of last month to explore strategies for fostering and revitalizing the regionally specialized bio industry in Namwon-si.

Jeonbuk Namwon Bioindustry Research Institute held a forum with experts from various fields on the 27th of last month to find ways to foster and revitalize the bioindustry specialized in Namwon City. Photo by Namwon City

The forum was attended by experts from various fields, including representatives from bio-related companies and crop cultivation specialists, who presented topics and engaged in in-depth discussions related to the research, development, and industrialization of bio crops.

First, Yoo Kyungjae, CEO of the Science and Technology Strategy Research Institute, presented on "Strategies for Fostering Regionally Specialized Bio Industry in Namwon-si." This was followed by Professor Oh Myungmin of Chungbuk National University, who spoke on "Environmental Control Technology for Enhancing Physiologically Active Substances"; Gil Youngseok, Director of Research at Daehan New Pharm, who covered "The Pharmaceutical Industry and Utilization of Natural Products"; and Kim Junghak, Director of Research at Hanmi Yanghaeng, who presented "Strategies for Developing Functional Materials Using Bio Crops."

In the subsequent panel discussion, which included Lee Youngcheol, Director of Research at the Institute, experts emphasized the importance of demand-driven research and supply of bio crops for the advancement of Namwon-si's bio industry.

In particular, the need for the development of precision cultivation technologies based on periodic bio crops and active ingredients tailored to market demand was highlighted as essential for establishing a stable bio crop supply system. The necessity of continuous collaboration with related companies for market development was also underscored.

Participants at the forum evaluated Namwon-si as an optimal location for fostering the bio industry, stating that it could achieve high competitiveness by establishing a systematic research and production system. There were also calls to further strengthen cooperation with related companies and expand policy support in the future.

A city official stated, "Through this forum, we have confirmed that the Namwon bio industry can develop into a new growth engine for the city," and added, "We will continue to actively strive for the research and industrialization of bio crops that leverage regional characteristics."

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