How will the infrastructure for the Honam semiconductor mega cluster be developed?
On October 20, Gwangju Mayor Min Hyung-bae and over 20 officials visited Samsung's Pyeongtaek Campus for benchmarking.
This site is the world's largest semiconductor production base.
Gwangju is preparing for the construction of a semiconductor cluster with the goal of starting mass production by 2030.
The visit aimed to observe and learn from proven examples of advanced infrastructure necessary for the operation and attraction of large-scale fabs, including power and water supply networks, transportation, and residential conditions.
The Gwangju delegation toured the area around the Pyeongtaek Campus and the Godeok International Business District, guided by the LH Pyeongtaek Project Headquarters, to assess the connection between the large industrial complex and surrounding cities.
They received a briefing from Samsung on the ongoing construction of the P5 facility and confirmed the supply system for advanced mega fab construction.
Additionally, they participated in a 'clean room' window tour of the state-of-the-art semiconductor production line, where they learned about the semiconductor manufacturing process and the operation of the latest equipment. Clean rooms are spaces where contaminants such as dust are strictly controlled during semiconductor production.
Following the visit to Pyeongtaek, Gwangju plans to further refine its strategy for building essential infrastructure, including power and water supply networks, transportation systems, and residential conditions, which are critical for attracting advanced semiconductor fabs.
Mayor Min Hyung-bae stated, “I will ensure that when we meet again at the groundbreaking site of the Gwangju mega fab, you will think, ‘I’m glad I came to Jeonnam Gwangju.’”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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