GYEONGGI PROVINCETHE GROWTH ENGINE

OF KOREA

Heart of Northeast Asia

RUSSIA

CHINA

JAPAN

KOREA

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Gyeonggi Province

• Area: 100,150 km² (108th)

• Population: 49.8 million (24th) • World’s 11th largest economy

• GDP: USD 1.32 trillion (2015)

South Korea

Northeast Asia

• 21% of Global GDP

• 22% of Global Population

All in the Name京畿道경 기 도

Gyeong Gi Do

“Land around the Capital”

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Gyeonggi Province

SeoulIncheon

Metropolitan Area

Approximately 50% of Korea’s GDP

• Approx. 22% of Korea’s GDP

• GRDP: USD 293 billion (2014)

• Trade Volume: USD 209 billion (2015)

Gyeonggi Province

Heart of Korea

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• Population : 12.7 million (2015)

• Economically Active Population : 6.63 million

• Foreign Resident Population : 554,160 * China (269,078), Vietnam (43,261) Philippines (20,645), USA (18,783)

Growth Engine of Korea

Approx. 10% of national land area Approx. 25% of Korea’s population

• Area : 10,170 km²

• Administrative divisions : 31 municipalities (28 cities & 3 counties)

Optimal Transportation Infrastructure

• International Airports (2) Incheon, Gimpo

• International Ports (2) Incheon, Pyeongtaek

• Railways (6) KTX, Gyeongbu, Gyeongeui, and GTX

• Expressways (15) 1st & 2nd Suburban Belt Expressways, West Coast / Gyeongbu / Dong-Seo / Yeongdong /Jungbu Expressway

Accessibility

SeoulIncheon

60 (80km)

40 (45km)

Center of High-tech Industries

726,049 companies

64% R&D personnel & organizations

Source: KOTRA

Foreign Direct Investment

3,421 Companies

USD 1.68 billion (2015)

Pangyo Techno Valley

Seoul

Gyeonggi

Incheon

PangyoTechno Valley

Pangyo Zero CityCreative Economy Valley- Respond to increasing needs of IC/SW companies

- Significant functions:

R&D centers, HQs, business support, accommodations,

etc.

- Targeted operations: Global IT start-up companies

Pangyo Startup Campus

Seoul

Gyeonggi

Incheon

Nurture & support startups for sustainable growth- Provide R&D support and funds for sustainable startup growth

- Attract overseas startup talent and establish an investment hub

- Establish a network that includes startups, investors and customers

Pangyo Startup Campus

Status of International Relations

Sisterhood Relations (15 Regions in 10 Countries)Friendship (Economic) Relations (22 Regions in 16 Countries)

37 Regions in 24 Countries

※ Overseas Gyeonggi Business Centers (6)

MODERN CITY CULTURE TOURISM• EVERLAND, SEOUL LAND• DAEJANGGEUM Theme Park, BUCHEON Fantastic Studio• PAJU Premium Outlets, ICHEON Premium Outlets

ARTS & CULTURE• Korean Folk Village, GYEONGGI Provincial Museum• NAM JUNE PAIK Art Center, JEONGOK Prehistory Museum• GYEONGGI Museum Of Modern Art

DMZ FROM CONFLICT TO PEACE▶• PANMUNJEOM, IMJINGAK Pavilion • DORA Observatory• The 3rd Tunnel

CULTURAL SITES 5,000-YEAR HISTORY▶• SUWON HWASEONG Fortress • NAMHANSANSEONG Fortress• Royal Tomb of King SEJONG, YEOJU SILLEUKSA Temple

Treasure House of Tourism