Gyeonggi Province played a critical role in Korea's recovery from the
foreign exchange
crisis of 1997,recording a 23%real growth rate that was double the average
for
the nation.With this kind of potential,it is now focusing its energy
on
strengthening high-tech knowledge-based competitive power in
order to help Korea take another forward leap.
| Establishment of Knowledge Infrastructur The staff working at the research institutes of colleges,universities,and enterprises in Gyeonggi Province are privileged with a network that connects them and facilitates the effective exchange of information and manpower. The small and medium-sized companies located in Gyeonggi Province receive considerable support from local government. Gyeonggi Province has already expanded its Internet network and is providing one-stop service covering management,technology,laws,taxation,and accounting in order to support business and research efforts. In addition,Gyeonggi Province has set up a high-tech compound in an easily accessible area.This area has great potential and is well on the road to becoming an economic center. |
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Promoting Semiconductors,Bioengineering,
& Information Technology Gyeonggi Province has created a five-year plan for developing science and technology concentrating its investments and support on such high-tech sectors as semiconductors,bioengineering and information technology. |
Promoting Venture Firms and Vitalizing Start-ups Thanks to generous government incentives 1,501 venture firms,21% of the national total,have been able to start up in the province. (The present 2000) |