High-tech strategic industries that leads the era,
(Subtitle: High-tech strategic industries that leads the era)
R&D that advances the future,
(Subtitle: R&D infrastructure that advances the future)
and the optimized location that connects everywhere.
(Subtitle: The optimized location that connects everywhere)
All becomes the future of enterprises and the history of DGFEZ.
DGFEZ, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Free Economic Zone Authority

DGFEZ is making inroads into the global market with enterprises.
(Subtitle: DGFEZ is making inroads into the global market with enterprises)
The traffic network of Daegu and Gyeongbuk is one of the best merits of DGFEZ.
(Subtitle: Daegu Busan Expressway Suseong IC / Bukdaegu IC)
The expressways that connect Daegu and Gyeongbuk closely.
(Subtitle: The expressways stretching in all directions / Gyeongbu Expressway / Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway Hyeonpung IC / 
Daegu Pohang Expressway Pohang IC, Daeryeon IC)
Metropolitan railways that connect the major cities of Korea within two hours.
(Subtitle: Metropolitan railways that connect the major cities of Korea in all directions / Dongdaegu Station / Pohang Station)
Daegu-Gyeongbuk Integrated New Airport to be completed in 2030.
(Subtitle: Daegu-Gyeongbuk New Integrated  Airport to be completed in 2030)
and the expansion of Pohang Yeongil New Port. These three elements make the hub that connects enterprises based in Daegu and Gyeongbuk to major cities in the world.
(Subtitle: International traffic network that connects Daegu and Gyeongbuk to the world / Pohang Yeongil New PortThe expansion work of the berthing facilities to be completed in 2023)

DGFEZ grows with enterprises.
(Subtitle: DGFEZ grows with enterprises)
Benefiting from geographical advantages that enable access within one hour to key industrial bases in major cities, including Gumi and Pohang,
(Subtitle: Global industrial infrastructureGumi, Pohang, Ulsan, Changwon)
and talented individuals produced by 51 universities in Daegu and Gyeongbuk and an abundance of R&D facilities, 
(Subtitle: Handong Global University / Kyungpook National University / 3rd and 4th Generation Storage Ring / R&D facilities of Biotechnology and VaccinePohang Fusion Tech District)
DGFEZ is positioned as the center of new expertise and technology innovation.
(Subtitle: R&D facilities of Machine Parts, New Materials, and Medical DevicesGyeongsan Knowledge Industry District)
Furthermore, DGFEZ has achieved the highest grade (Grade S) at nine performance evaluations for Free Economic Zone.
We are growing with enterprises striving for a better future.
(Subtitle: DGFEZ growing with enterprises)

DGFEZ is leading high-tech industries of the Republic of Korea.
(Subtitle: DGFEZ is leading high-tech industries)
Suseong Alpha City focusing on knowledge-based services such as ABB and ICT
(Subtitle: The knowledge-based industrial district encompassing ABB and ICTSuseong Alpha City)
The center of R&D based future knowledge industry, Gyeongsan Knowledge Industry District
(Subtitle: The center of future knowledge industryGyeongsan Knowledge Industry District)
Yeongcheon High-Tech Park that will lead future mobility
(Subtitle: The future mobility cluster of material-component-equipmentYeongcheon High-Tech Park)
Pohang Fusion Tech District focusing on biotech R&D
(Subtitle: The future growth engine of the rechargeable battery and bio-industriesPohang Fusion Tech District)
The eight industrial districts are developing as the global hub of innovative growth.
(Subtitle: Yeongcheon Industry District / Daegu Technopolis District / International Fashion District / Sinseo Meditech District)

In addition, DGFEZ is developing ICT & robot, medical & biotech, and future mobility
(Subtitle: DGFEZ 3 Key Strategic IndustriesICT & RobotMedical & BiotechFuture Mobility)
as its key strategic industries
and expanding relevant industrial and R&D infrastructure.

DGFEZ leads your business to a brighter future
(Subtitle: Wireless Power Transfer Technology Center)
by providing an environment where you can realize your brilliant ideas 
(Subtitle: Institute of Membrane Proteins)
and spreading a challenging spirit for new possibilities. 

DGFEZ goes forward with enterprises.
(Subtitle: DGFEZ goes advances forward with enterprises)
DGFEZ is taking the initiative in establishing an innovative business ecosystem
(Subtitle: Global Forum for Occupant Enterprises)
by strengthening the industrial-academic-research-governmental network.
Together, we strive to develop the competencies of enterprises, 
(Subtitle: Employee Empowerment  Enchancement Program)
share innovation through industrial-academic-research-governmental communication,
(Subtitle: Scale-up seminars for occupant enterprises)
and promote technical development through active exchange cooperation between enterprises. 

We collaborate with enterprises to expand their influence globally 
(Subtitle: Foreign investment attraction seminar for occupant enterprises)
and provide customized support services by resolving issues on the spot.
(Subtitle: Visiting occupant enterprises and listening to their difficulties)

DGFEZ promises to you.
(Subtitle: DGFEZ promises to you)
DGFEZ is a free economic zone based on the optimized industrial and residential environment.
(Subtitle: DGFEZ with the optimized industrial and residential environment)

Enjoying the beautiful nature wherever you go 
(Subtitle: Beautiful natural sites wherever you go / Songnisan Mountain Munjangdae Peak Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 
/ Windy Hills Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)
and being surrounded by cultural heritages that fully preserves the history of Korea,
(Subtitle: Outstanding cultural heritages that fully preserves the history of Korea / Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do
/ Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage] Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)
you can find rest and relaxation amidst the busy daily life. 
(Subtitle: Cheonseongdae Observatory [National Treasure] Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do / Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori [National Intangible Cultural Heritage] Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do)
Pleasant residential areas in harmony between the city and nature,
high-quality education,
(Subtitle: Daegu International School)
medical facilities,
(Subtitle: Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital)
and leisure and cultural facilities that improve the quality of your life
(Subtitle: Daegu Concert House / Music Festival Pohang)
make a desirable city to live
(Subtitle: A desirable city / Music Festival Pohang / Suseong Alpha City Week)
and a lively city full of energy.
(Subtitle: A lively city full of energy / Daegu Chimac Festival / Samsung Lions Park)

DGFEZ loved by businesspersons 
(Subtitle: DGFEZ loved by businesspersons entrepreneurs)
Interviewee - Three Brook Therapeutics CEO Kim Seong-young (Pohang Fusion Tech District)
Three Brook Therapeutics was established
to develop new drugs for degenerative brain diseases.
We decided to base our company in this city to accelerate new drug development
in collaboration with the Institute of Membrane Proteins.
(Subtitle: Cryo-Electron Microscopy Laboratory Cooperating with the Institute of Membrane Proteins in Pohang Fusion Tech District)

Interviewee - RGBLab CEO Kim Yong-deok (Suseong Alpha City)
RGBLab develops the brain-computer platforms 
of autonomous unmanned mobile vehicles such as drones and robots.
(Subtitle: Established a drone logistics and delivery system and stationsRGBLab X Yeosu, Jeonnam)

Interviewee – KeonBaek CEO Park Kyung-taek (Gyeongsan Knowledge Industry District)
KeonBaek is a fiber material producer
that manufactures polyester staple fiber with used PET bottles.
(Subtitle: Recycled biodegradable fiber product “ECOSTAR”Selected as an “Outstanding Environmental Company” by the Ministry of Environment in 2021)

Interviewee – Head of Star Group Ind. Research Center Kim Dong-hwan (Daegu Technopolis District)
Star Group Ind. specializes in producing permanent rare-earth magnets.
I believe we can develop and supply 
better quality magnets
in collaboration with the Korea Automotive Technology Institute
and the Daegu Mechatronics & Materials Institute located nearby.
(Subtitle: Special Complex for EV Motor Materials, Components, and EquipmentThe hub of IT-based convergence industry / 
Manufacture of Korea’s only permanent rare-earth magnetsA plant newly constructed in Technopolis District [Annual production capacity of 1,000 tons])

Interviewee – HanJung NCS CEO Kim Hwan-sik (Yeongcheon Industry District)
HanJung NCS manufactures electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
I believe that Yeongcheon is a city with the best logistics environment
which is well suited for running business.
In Yeongcheon, in addition, you can find a lot of young talented individuals
who are capable of working on the site.
If more desirable companies move to Yeongcheon,
it will create synergy of coexistence.
(Subtitle: The transportation hub of Yeongnam2 railroad lines and 3 expressways)
In-house college linked to a local universityEmployment rate of Yeongcheon: 67.6% [4th highest in Korean cities])

Interviewee - Lucinda Walker (Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Korea)

One of the most thing that companies and investors think when they are doing business in Korea, they think first of Seoul.
But, in fact, the original hub of free economic zones like DGFEZ can be a great soft landing place for companies starting their business in Seoul.
Epilogue

The best way to predict the future
is to create the future.

Shape your future with DGFEZ.

You will find an answer to your future.

DGFEZ, which has been leading the economy of Daegu and Gyeongbuk, invites you now.