Governor Kim Dongyeon: "Groundbreaking of Kintex Exhibition Center 3 Marks Start of Great Transformation Project for Northern Gyeonggi"

Governor Kim Dongyeon Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for Kintex Exhibition Center 3 During Local Economy Tour
Kintex Exhibition Center 3: A Key Investment to Unlock Northern Gyeonggi’s Limitless Potential
A Core Pillar Connecting the AI Cultural Industry Belt Alongside Ilsan Techno Valley and Broadcasting Video Valley
Gyeonggi Province to Complete 170,000 Square Meters of Exhibition Space at Kintex Exhibition Center 3 by End of 2028

Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, who visited Goyang City as part of a field tour for the local economy, stated that the groundbreaking of the Kintex Exhibition Center 3 will serve as the starting point for the advancement of Goyang City and northern Gyeonggi Province.

Participants including Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, are taking a commemorative photo at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kintex Exhibition Center 3 held on the site planned for the construction of the 3rd exhibition hall in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang City on the 23rd. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

On the 23rd, over 500 people attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kintex Exhibition Center 3, held on the site planned for the construction of the third exhibition hall in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang City. Attendees included Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, National Assembly members Kim Seonghoe and Lee Kiheon, Mayor Lee Donghwan of Goyang City, Gyeonggi Provincial Council members, and local citizens.

Governor Kim Dongyeon said, "Today, we break ground on the Kintex Exhibition Center 3, a long-awaited project for the citizens and residents of Gyeonggi Province. This day marks not only a new leap forward for Goyang City and northern Gyeonggi, but also sets a new milestone for Korea's MICE industry." He explained that the groundbreaking ceremony holds three significant meanings.

Governor Kim introduced the first significance, stating that the Great Transformation Project for Northern Gyeonggi Province will begin with the groundbreaking of the Kintex Exhibition Center 3.

He emphasized, "I have previously stated my intention to make northern Gyeonggi a game changer for Korea's growth. In order to unlock the region's limitless potential, active investment and infrastructure expansion are essential. The Kintex Exhibition Center 3 will play a crucial role in making both a reality."

As the second significance, Governor Kim pointed to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cultural Industry Belt. He explained, "Gyeonggi Province has five industrial belts: semiconductors, mobility, bio, AI knowledge industry, and AI cultural industry. Goyang City is the hub of the AI Cultural Industry Belt. Alongside Ilsan Techno Valley, Broadcasting Video Valley, and K-Culture Valley, the Kintex Exhibition Center 3 will serve as a key pillar connecting the AI Cultural Industry Belt."

For the third significance, Governor Kim highlighted the central role of Korea's MICE industry. He said, "Once the third exhibition hall is completed, Kintex will offer a total exhibition space of 170,000 square meters, including the first and second halls. This far exceeds 100,000 square meters, making it suitable for hosting large-scale international exhibitions. It will provide the foundation and competitiveness needed to attract global mega-events such as CES and MWC."

He added, "I hope Goyang City will play a central role as the world's leading MICE city and a hub of cultural and knowledge content, paving the way not only for Gyeonggi Province but also for Korea and the world. I ask for your warm interest and support."

During the ceremony, under the theme "Kintex to the World," Governor Kim and key participants pressed an LED button together, lighting up the screen to symbolically declare a new leap forward for the Kintex MICE industry. The unified LED screen displayed images of the completed third exhibition hall and colorful fireworks.

Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, is delivering a commemorative speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kintex Exhibition Center 3 held on the site planned for the third exhibition hall in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang City, on the 23rd. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

The Kintex Exhibition Center 3 construction project is a large-scale initiative with a total investment of approximately 672.7 billion won, jointly promoted by Gyeonggi Province, Goyang City, and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). The goal is to build the 3A exhibition hall with an area of 47,000 square meters and the 3B exhibition hall with 12,000 square meters by the end of 2028.

The main facilities will include the third exhibition hall building, a four-star anchor hotel, and a multi-purpose parking complex. Upon completion, the total exhibition area will reach 170,000 square meters, which is comparable to world-class exhibitions such as CES (USA, 180,000 square meters), IFA (Germany, 160,000 square meters), and MWC (Spain, 120,000 square meters).

The construction of the third exhibition hall is the final third stage of the Kintex development project, following the 1998 plan for a comprehensive exhibition center in the Seoul metropolitan area. It is expected to contribute to the revitalization of the MICE industry, as well as the industrial, cultural, tourism, and employment sectors in northern Gyeonggi Province.

The MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) industry is a high value-added, integrated service industry centered around corporate meetings, incentive tours, international conventions, and exhibitions. Compared to general tourism, it generates higher per capita spending and has a broad economic ripple effect on related industries such as accommodation, transportation, and culture, making it a future-oriented strategic industry.

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