○ European advanced materials investment seminar & IR held in conjunction with KOTRA investment delegation
– IR linked to JEC World 2026 and consultations with global materials companies

○ Strategic investment cooperation discussed with global leaders in advanced materials, semiconductors, and automotive sectors in Europe
– Exploring establishment of production, R&D, testing, and certification hubs with key value chain companies in future industries

On March 10, the Gyeonggi Free Economic Zone (GGFEZ) carried out investment promotion activities targeting global leaders in the advanced composites sector, including investor relations (IR) in connection with JEC World 2026 in Paris, the world’s largest composites exhibition.

This initiative was jointly organized with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the Korea Carbon and Nano Industry Association (KCANIA), with a focus on promoting GGFEZ’s investment environment and industrial competitiveness. It is aimed at attracting global advanced materials companies—essential to building resilient supply chains in national strategic industries such as semiconductors, future mobility, batteries, and aerospace—to Korea.

On the same day, the KOTRA investment delegation offered a GGFEZ investment briefing attended by key figures from the advanced materials sector. At the briefing, GGFEZ introduced its industrial infrastructure, locational competitiveness, and growth strategies linked to advanced materials, semiconductors, and hydrogen industries. KOTRA presented Korea’s policy directions and investment attraction cases in advanced materials, while KCANIA outlined the trends and outlook of the domestic carbon and nano industries. Hanwha Advanced Materials also shared its latest developments and future strategies in advanced materials. Through these presentations, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of Korea’s advanced materials ecosystem and its attractive investment environment.

In parallel, GGFEZ conducted one-on-one consultations at the exhibition site and through visits to corporate headquarters. Discussions focused on establishing advanced materials production facilities, R&D centers, and smart manufacturing demonstration hubs in key districts, including Poseung BIX in Pyeongtaek, Hyeondeok District, Siheung Baegot District, and Ansan Science Valley (ASV).

This year’s initiative represents a strategic effort to proactively respond to the growing demand for lightweight, renewable materials and eco-friendly automated manufacturing processes, as the global composites market is projected to grow by over 4% annually. In particular, tailored investment proposals were prioritized for companies with synergies in semiconductors, secondary batteries, hydrogen, and mobility industries.

GGFEZ plans to assist in the realization of tangible investments through step-by-step measures, including follow-up investment briefings in Korea and negotiations for customized incentives.

Kim Neung-sik, President of GGFEZ, stated, “Our IR activity in Paris provided an opportunity to identify concrete investment demand through direct networking with European advanced materials companies,” adding, “With the Poseung BIX, Hyeondeok District, Siheung Baegot District, and ASV at the center, we will develop industrial clusters for the convergence of semiconductors, hydrogen, and advanced materials, elevating the sites as strategic Asian hubs for global companies.”