
South Jeolla, the largest supplier of industrial raw materials in Korea Go to Local Regions Site
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Key Industries
Low carbon, smart materials & parts manufacturing, Green energy, High-tech transport equipment parts, Bio-healthcare
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Population
1,851,549 -
Number of Companies
161,823 -
Employees
774,043 -
Amount of Production
64.2 (unit: USD 1 billion)
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Gwangyang Bay Area Free Economic Zone (GFEZ)
Northeast Asia is expected to play a pivotal role in the global trade and logistics in the 21st Century. At the center of Northeast Asia lies South Jeolla Province boasting a business-friendly environment including the designation of Daebul Free Economic Zone and Gwangyang Bay Area Free Economic Zone. It is serving as a gateway to China by helping local companies expand their businesses to the Pacific region.