Gangneung City Seeks Future Growth Engines with Local ICT Companies... Holds Communication Meeting

On March 25, Gangneung City in Gangwon Province held an "ICT Company Communication Meeting" at the Gangneung Metaverse Experience Center with stakeholders from local information and communication technology (ICT) companies.

Gangneung City held an 'ICT Company Communication Meeting' on the 25th at the Gangneung Metaverse Experience Center with representatives from information and communication technology (ICT) companies in the region. Provided by Gangneung City

This meeting was organized to listen to the practical challenges faced by local ICT companies, such as regulations, the gap with the Seoul metropolitan area, and workforce shortages, and to explore ways to support the sustainable growth and enhanced competitiveness of regional businesses.

The event was attended by Hongkyu Kim, Mayor of Gangneung, Namsu Kim, President of the Gangneung Science and Industry Promotion Agency, and more than 30 participants, including CEOs from leading ICT companies. Topics discussed included: strategies to connect national AI policies with the regional ICT industry; expanding opportunities for local companies to participate; public-private cooperation and mutual growth initiatives linked to government policies; and discovering new business opportunities based on AI and digital technologies, as well as practical difficulties and solutions for local companies.

Gangneung City is currently building diverse digital innovation infrastructure and nurturing talent through various projects, such as establishing the Gangneung Metaverse Experience Center, constructing the Gangneung Workation Center, and fostering local software talent. In addition, the city is working to accelerate demonstration of advanced technologies and the creation of new businesses by attracting AI and data-related public projects, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's 'AI Specialized Pilot City' initiative. Through these efforts, Gangneung aims to actively support the strengthening of local ICT companies' technological competitiveness and establish a solid foundation for substantial growth.

Hongkyu Kim, Mayor of Gangneung, stated, "This event will serve as an important opportunity for Gangneung City to take another step forward in establishing a foundation for the real development of the regional ICT industry and for mutual cooperation. By actively utilizing new technologies of the AI era, we will continue our efforts to expand citizen convenience services and drive regional development."

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