Gyeonggi Icheon City (Mayor Seong Su-seok) announced on August 31 that it successfully completed the '2026 Global Talent Development Program for AI and Semiconductors in Response to Future Industries for People with Disabilities,' held in Wuxi, China, from August 25 to 29.
This initiative is part of the city's '2026 Domestic and International Exchange Support Project,' with 15 members from the Icheon branch of the Korea Disabled Information Association participating.
The participants visited Wuxi's artificial intelligence and drone company (Wuxi Jingui Intelligent Aviation Co., Ltd.) to explore advanced drone technology and development sites.
They also visited welfare facilities for people with disabilities to learn about welfare policies and vocational rehabilitation cases, engaging in communication and exchange with local individuals with disabilities.
Wuxi is a high-tech industrial city in southern Jiangsu Province, home to approximately 7.5 million people, and hosts global companies in future industries such as semiconductors, biotechnology, new energy, and smart manufacturing.
Notable companies like SK Hynix, AstraZeneca, Bosch, Siemens Energy, Panasonic, Sony, and Tesla have established operations there.
Additionally, Wuxi boasts cultural and tourism resources, including the scenic Taihu Lake, Yixing Zisha, and Yangshan peaches. Last year, it was recognized as the first city in China to join the UNESCO Creative Cities of Music network, highlighting its balance of industry and culture.
Icheon City and Wuxi have maintained exchanges since signing a friendship agreement in 2005, coinciding with the establishment of SK Hynix's factory in China, marking 21 years of friendship this year.
This program is significant as it is the first overseas international exchange initiative targeting people with disabilities in Icheon City's history.
Mayor Seong Su-seok stated, "I hope this program provided participants with the opportunity to experience future industries and broaden their perspectives. We will continue to expand inclusive policies that allow various groups to participate in international exchanges."
Meanwhile, SK Hynix operates memory production facilities in Wuxi and Dalian, with Wuxi serving as a key hub responsible for approximately 40% of its total production.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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