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[Anchor] As the designation process for the Ganghwa Southern Free Economic Zone (Ganghwa Southern Free Economic Zone) begins in earnest, attention is focused on the role this area will play. Reporter Jo Yoo-song explores how it differs from existing free economic zones and what ripple effects it is expected to have. [Reporter] The Ganghwa Southern Free Economic Zone has a distinct spatial character from existing free economic zones. It consists mostly of agricultural land and boasts excellent accessibility to Incheon International Airport. It is considered an ideal location for the bio industry, which utilizes air logistics. The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (IFEZ) is planning to create a space that links green bio and tourism. The plan is to foster the bio industry and create a growth model by leveraging historical and natural resources. [Ahn Gwang-ho / Head of the Yeongjong and Cheongna Business Headquarters, IFEZ Authority: Green bio combines agricultural products and biotechnology. The area adjacent to the airport is the most advantageous, and the focus is on revitalizing the bio and tourism industries, which are key future growth engines…] Experts view the southern part of Ganghwa as an "expansion space" for the existing Incheon Free Economic Zone. Songdo, Cheongna, and Yeongjong have already reached high development densities. There is a need for new sites to accommodate cutting-edge industries. This is also considered significant within the overall industrial structure of the metropolitan area. This is a long-term stepping stone to maintain and expand the Incheon Airport-centered high-tech industry belt. [Park Yeon-soo / Former Professor, Graduate School of Energy and Environmental Policy and Technology, Korea University: When considering a future based on inter-Korean relations, Ganghwa Island is a crucial resource. The concept of connecting the Incheon Free Economic Zone and expanding it to Kaesong…] However, they point out that the conditions for success are clear. Rather than focusing on short-term development or residential use, the zone must clearly function as a hub for future industries. The designation of the southern part of Ganghwa Free Economic Zone, which is expected in the first half of this year, is pending. It remains to be seen whether this will become the next step for the Incheon Free Economic Zone, beyond simple regional development. This is Jo Yoo-song from OBS News. #Incheon #Ganghwa #Southern #FreeEconomicZone #Bio #Tourism ▶ Subscribe to the OBS News Channel https://youtube.com/@obs3660?sub_conf... ▶ See more OBS News articles PC: http://www.obsnews.co.kr Mobile: http://m.obs.co.kr ▶ Report to OBS News Email: [email protected] Phone: 032-670-5555