Gyeonggi Province's Ansan City is set to transform the Banwol and Siheung National Industrial Complexes into a hub for AI-based future manufacturing and a desirable workplace for employees.
On September 8, Kim Un-hak, head of the Industrial Support Headquarters, announced during a policy briefing the progress of the 28 billion won 'AI Transformation (AX) Demonstration Industrial Complex Project' and the 4.94 billion won 'Ansan Smart Hub Beautiful Street Sanlidan-gil Project.' He outlined the direction for innovating the industrial complex to enhance both corporate competitiveness and working conditions.
The core of this initiative is to simultaneously promote AI and data-driven innovation in manufacturing and improve the worker-centric environment of the industrial complex.
The plan aims to support companies in enhancing productivity and competitiveness through AI and data-driven production innovations while providing workers with safe and pleasant walking and resting spaces, fostering a collaborative growth environment.
Kim stated, "We plan to invest a total of 28 billion won from 2025 to 2028 for the 'AI Transformation (AX) Demonstration Industrial Complex Project.'"
The project will integrate AI and data into manufacturing processes to boost productivity and reduce costs, while also assisting local companies in applying AI technology in real production settings.
To achieve this, an open research lab for manufacturing AI will be established to analyze on-site issues in collaboration with universities and research institutions, developing and demonstrating the necessary technologies for process improvement.
Ansan-based PCB manufacturer TLV Co. will be developed into a leading AI factory, optimizing production conditions and applying smart manufacturing technologies such as autonomous mobile robots, with plans to share successful cases with other companies.
An AX Comprehensive Support Center will also be established to systematically support companies in adopting AI. This center will assess the level of AI utilization in businesses and connect them with the necessary technologies and experts for tailored consultations and demonstrations.
A data-safe zone will be created to securely utilize manufacturing, energy, and logistics data, along with an integrated support platform connecting manufacturing and AI technology companies.
Additionally, 4.94 billion won will be allocated for improving the physical environment of the industrial complex.
From June 2024 to June 2028, the city will implement the 'Ansan Smart Hub Beautiful Street Sanlidan-gil Project' along a 2-kilometer stretch from the Y-Valley Siu Station to the Industrial Complex Intersection.
This project will involve upgrading old roads, bike paths, electrical facilities, and bus stops, as well as installing ground-level pedestrian signals and rest areas to enhance the walking environment. LED facilities will be expanded for nighttime aesthetics, creating a safe and pleasant street environment.
In the Wonsidong area, a traffic plaza will be renovated, and an 'Eum Plaza' will be created using underutilized spaces.
This area will feature outdoor performance spaces, benches, exercise equipment, and trees, providing a space for industrial workers to relax and communicate close to their workplaces.
The Banwol and Siheung National Industrial Complex is the largest semiconductor materials, components, and equipment cluster in South Korea, consisting of the Banwol and Siheung complexes and the Multi-Techno Valley (MTV). As of December 2025, it houses 21,885 companies and generates approximately 243,000 jobs.
The city recognizes the growing need to attract young people and improve living conditions for workers due to the aging of the industrial complex and lack of support facilities. Therefore, it aims to enhance the competitiveness of the industrial complex through simultaneous manufacturing innovation and environmental improvements.
In particular, the city envisions that production innovation utilizing AI will strengthen corporate competitiveness, while a pleasant working environment will attract young talent and skilled professionals, creating a virtuous cycle. This transformation aims to evolve the Banwol and Siheung Industrial Complex into a future-oriented industrial area where advanced manufacturing technology coexists with people.
Mayor Lee Min-keun emphasized, "The Banwol and Siheung Industrial Complex is a core foundation that has supported Ansan's industrial competitiveness. We must pursue both manufacturing innovation and improvements in working conditions to transition into a future-oriented industrial complex. I will ensure that the project proceeds smoothly so that the Banwol and Siheung Industrial Complex can leap forward as the center of South Korea's future manufacturing industry."
Additionally, the city has been continuously promoting policies to enhance the competitiveness of the industrial complex, including the 'AI Transformation (AX) Coexistence and Cooperation Declaration Ceremony' held in July and the completion of the AX master plan outlining the direction for AI transformation in the Banwol and Siheung Industrial Complex.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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