Gyeongbuk Technopark Receives Minister of the Interior and Safety Award

Recognized for 27 Years of Contribution to the Development of Local Public Institutions

The Gyeongbuk Technopark Foundation (President Ha Inseong) announced on September 24 that it has received the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award in the “2025 Local Government-Invested and Funded Institutions Development Merit” category, in celebration of the 20th Local Public Institutions Day.

Since its establishment in 1998, Gyeongbuk Technopark has focused over the past 27 years on strengthening the competitiveness of local businesses and discovering new growth engines.

Gyeongbuk Technopark (Gyeongbuk TP) Exterior View

As a regional hub for business support, the institution has played a pivotal role by achieving the highest number of regulatory free zones nationwide (five), receiving the highest grade for six consecutive years in the Smart Factory Supply and Expansion Project, establishing a step-by-step corporate support system for each growth stage-potential companies, preliminary leading companies, leading companies, and global small giants-promoting venture investment and investment attraction for Gyeongbuk-based companies, planning projects to foster local industries in cities, counties, and districts, supporting the global expansion of local companies and attracting outstanding overseas talent, and serving as the dedicated agency for small business and startup support initiatives.

Additionally, it has contributed significantly to public institution management efficiency as a leading innovation institution in the region, earning the highest rating for four consecutive years (2021-2024) in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ Technopark Management Performance Evaluation and successfully integrating with the Gyeongbuk Hybrid Components Research Institute in September 2024.

Furthermore, Gyeongbuk Technopark has established a transparent and efficient institutional management system by acquiring various management certifications, including the Anti-Bribery Management System (ISO 37001), Best-HRD for human resources development in the public sector, and the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001), thereby achieving sustainable institutional management.

President Ha Inseong of Gyeongbuk Technopark stated, “This award is the result of all executives and employees working together with one mind for regional development,” adding, “We will continue to lead industrial innovation in North Gyeongsang Province and do our utmost to produce tangible results that local companies and residents can truly experience.”

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