Uiseong Launches Forward Base for Localization of Cell Culture Medium

Bio Cluster Connecting Research, Production, and Policy
Aiming for the Global Market

Uiseong County in North Gyeongsang Province has officially launched a production hub for cell culture medium, a core resource for the domestic bio industry, marking a turning point for future growth industries.

Kim Jusu, the governor of Uiseong County, is giving a greeting speech at the symposium for the opening of the Bio Valley cell culture medium production factory.

On September 24, the county held an opening ceremony for the cell culture medium production factory at the Uiseong Bio Valley General Industrial Complex. This was followed by a symposium at the Uiseong Youth Culture Center, where models for research, industry, and policy collaboration were presented.

The opening of this facility marks the moment when Uiseong County's efforts to localize cell culture medium production, which began in 2016, have yielded tangible results.

The two-story production factory features an advanced cleanroom on the first floor and a quality control room and offices on the second floor. After the commemorative ribbon-cutting and a tour of the factory, participants shared in the vision for the future of the bio industry being established by Uiseong County.

Nearby, the Cell Culture Industry Support Center is already in operation, and soon a Food Tech Research Support Center will be added, creating a cluster of research, production, and support facilities. This development goes beyond simply expanding infrastructure and is expected to serve as a key pillar in completing the ecosystem of the bio-materials industry.

The symposium held that afternoon, which moved its venue from Yeungnam University to the Uiseong site, was the first of its kind and carried special significance. Domestic and international experts and companies focused their discussions on strategies for expanding the localization of cell culture medium, technological development cooperation, and the need for a region-centered bio cluster. The event was recognized for implementing a "field-based global cooperation model."

Kim Jusu, the governor of Uiseong County, stated, "Uiseong is building a triangular framework that connects research and development, production, and talent cultivation based on local resources. We will continue to actively support the region’s growth into a hub for the bio industry that not only achieves localization but also challenges the global market."

"This achievement by Uiseong County is more than just the completion of an industrial complex. It is a symbolic event demonstrating that a small local city can become a strategic hub for the future bio industry. The model of bringing together research, production, and policy in one space could serve as a testing ground for strengthening the competitiveness of Korea’s bio industry in the future."

They are cutting the ribbon at the symposium for the opening of the cell culture medium production factory.

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