Executives from SK Hynix visited the Gwangju Military Airport site to assess the potential for establishing a semiconductor production hub.
On August 24, Yum Seong-jin, President of SK Hynix (Head of Communications), along with Hwang Mu-yeon and Park Ho-hyun, Vice Presidents, visited the Gwangju Military Airport.
Kim Gi-hong, head of the Gwangju Semiconductor Industry Support Team, also attended the meeting.
The SK Hynix delegation inspected the site and surrounding areas from the military airport control tower to evaluate the infrastructure conditions necessary for semiconductor production facilities.
They then moved to the Gwangju City Hall to meet with Ko Gwang-wan, the Deputy Mayor for Safety and Civil Affairs, to discuss securing land, power, and water for the semiconductor cluster, as well as support systems for businesses.
Both parties have reviewed the region's industrial base and site conditions through exchanges between executives and working-level staff.
The discussions have been detailed, focusing on securing land for semiconductor fabrication plants, ensuring stable power and water supply, and developing business support measures.
The Gwangju city government is proactively checking key infrastructure such as land and power and water supply in line with the government's initiative to expedite the semiconductor cluster in the Honam region.
Yum Seong-jin stated, "I directly examined the site conditions around Gwangju Military Airport and shared various opinions with the local community. We will continue to communicate and collaborate with the integrated special city of Jeonnam and Gwangju for the successful promotion of the Honam semiconductor cluster."
Ko Gwang-wan emphasized, "As the President has highlighted the need for 'a blitzkrieg faster than a speed war,' Gwangju will not wait for corporate investment decisions but will prepare proactively."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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