JEOLLABUK-DO < invest Korea

According to Yonhap News,

On May 15, Jeonbuk State announced that it will gradually transition the province's automotive industry from being centered around internal combustion engine vehicles to focusing on eco-friendly vehicles.

According to the province, major automotive markets such as the European Union, U.S.A, and China are accelerating the production of zero-emission vehicles and are advancing the timeline for halting the production of internal combustion engine vehicles.

Jeonbuk State said that if the region's related industrial ecosystem fail to move in line with this trend, they may suffer from weakened competitiveness, employment instability, and the outflow of businesses.

The province has 4 major vehicle manufacturers and 567 parts companies, with the regional parts industry employing 5.5% of the nation's (about 19,000 people).

In response, Jeonbuk State is focusing on increasing the production base for electric commercial vehicles, particularly in Wanju and Gunsan.

The province plans to accelerate the establishment of the future vehicle industry ecosystem through hydrogen commercial vehicle demonstration projects and the creation of autonomous driving demonstration infrastructure in Saemangeum.

Also, it intends to collaborate with local research institutions, centered around the Jeonbuk Institute of Automotive convergence Technology, to develop electric and hydrogen vehicle components, as well as establish testing and certification systems to expedite the industrial transformation.

An official from Jeonbuk State stated, "The automotive industry has been playing a key role in Jeonbuk, supporting the local economy, but it can no longer survive with a structure centered on internal combustion engine vehicles. We will actively promote the transition to eco-friendly vehicles through comprehensive support such as technology development and workforce training."

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Source: Yonhap News (May 15, 2025)