Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, who is currently visiting the United States to attract large-scale investments and expand international outreach, began his official schedule by meeting and engaging with next-generation leaders in advanced industries such as biotechnology, satellites, and human robotics, proposing opportunities for collaboration.
On the 27th (local time), Governor Kim held a "Next Generation Innovation Leaders Meeting" at the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), a shared office space in Boston, with participants including Yoon Junghyo, Co-Founder of Nona Technology; Lee Dongyeop, President of the New England Life Science Association Boston Scientists Association; and Lee Jaekyo, Ph.D. at Harvard Medical School.
During the meeting, Governor Kim stated, "We are currently establishing AI Innovation Cluster hubs, including the Pangyo AI Hub, Siheung AI-Bio, Bucheon AI-Robot, Hanam AI-Service, Uijeongbu AI-Manufacturing, and Seongnam AI-Physical Cluster. Pangyo, often referred to as the Korean Silicon Valley, is planning to expand from the third to the fourth Pangyo, and under the 'Pangyo+20' initiative, we are also creating startup hubs in more than 20 locations," suggesting opportunities for exchange.
In particular, when Yoon Junghyo, CEO of Nona Technology, pointed out the difficulty in finding the right contacts for collaboration in water treatment technology, Governor Kim responded directly, "Direct communication is more sincere and allows us to collaborate immediately."
Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, is speaking at the Next Generation Innovation Leaders Meeting held at CIC Boston, USA, on the 27th (local time). Provided by Gyeonggi Province
In response to Woo Junghoon, CEO of BW Biomed, who suggested that Gyeonggi Province, Seoul, and areas like Songdo in Incheon should establish more organic cooperation, Governor Kim said, "That is an excellent idea. Whether it is Gyeonggi Province or Incheon, it shouldn't matter. Sometimes, political differences between local government leaders can become an issue, but I will make sure we cooperate well regardless."
The CIC, where the event was held, is a shared office founded in 1999 by Timothy Rowe, an MIT graduate.
With a space of approximately 11,000 square meters across five floors, the Korea Health Industry Development Institute, a public institution under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, relocated its US branch from New York to Boston and established itself here. With the institute's support, 30 domestic biotechnology companies have also moved in.
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