Gumi City Concentrates Defense Technology... Digitron Opens Gumi Plant

New 3,840㎡ Plant Established in Gumi National Industrial Complex
6.3 Billion Won Investment and 26 New Jobs Created
Synergy Expected from Defense Innovation Cluster
Production of Guided Weapons and Radar Systems
Strengthening Supply Chain and Boosting Employment

On December 11, Digitron Co., Ltd. held an opening ceremony for its new plant located in the first district of the Gumi National Industrial Complex.

The ceremony was attended by more than 120 people, including CEO Lee Jongguk, Gumi Deputy Mayor Jeong Sunghyun, city council members, representatives from partner companies, and employees.

Digitron, headquartered in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, is a specialized manufacturer of military electronic equipment. The company develops and produces core defense systems such as radar, guided weapons, and electronic warfare equipment. As a strategic partner of LIG Nex1, a leading defense anchor company in Gumi, Digitron has accumulated technological expertise in the field for over 20 years.

Left) Digitron Gumi Plant Opening Cutting Ceremony Right) Group Photo at Digitron Gumi Plant Opening Ceremony Photo by Kim Ihwan

The establishment of this plant is a follow-up measure to a 6.3 billion won investment agreement signed in October.

The new Gumi facility, built on a site of approximately 3,840 square meters (1,161 pyeong), will focus on producing next-generation core components such as seekers for guided weapons and radar systems.

Through this, Digitron plans to establish a stable component supply chain and respond to the growing demand for the development of domestic defense systems. The plant is expected to employ about 26 people.

As global security conditions continue to change and demand for defense products increases, attention is also being paid to the possibility of further relocations and investments by technologically competitive defense companies.

The city of Gumi is expanding its advanced defense industry ecosystem and increasing the concentration of related companies through its defense innovation cluster.

Jeong Sunghyun, Deputy Mayor of Gumi, stated, "The opening of the new Gumi plant marks an important starting point for enhancing the competitiveness of the local defense industry," adding, "We will strive to create a favorable business environment and revitalize the local economy through ongoing investment attraction."

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