The government designated four ‘global innovation special zones’ for the first time, upgrading deregulated special zones to foster local high-tech industries.
Accordingly, we intend to not only significantly expand regulatory special provisions for the newly designated global innovation special zones, but also support global expansion through overseas verification and certification.
In addition, in the case of high-tech industries, it is difficult to do business in the country without regulations or standards, and considering the situation where special regulatory cases are not allowed or delayed through special non-regulatory zones, we intend to allow all cases regulatory special unless expressly prohibited by law.
On the 30th, the government held the 13th Regulatory Free Special Zones Committee at the Seoul Government Complex, presided over by Prime Minister Han Deok-soo (Chairman), and discussed five new designations (draft) of regulatory free special zones and four new. designation (drafts) of special global innovation zones ·Decided.
Meanwhile, a special non-regulation zone is an area that allows limited special regulations when passed through consideration in order to foster local strategic and innovative businesses.
So far, the government has designated 34 special zones, which have achieved results such as approving 174 special regulatory cases, attracting investment of 15.7 trillion won, creating jobs for about 6,800 people, and attracting 440 companies.
Prime Minister Han Deok-soo gives an opening statement at the 13th regulatory freedom special zone committee meeting held at the Seoul Government Complex annex in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 30th. (ⓒNews 1, unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited)
◆ Redesignated as the 9th special zone without regulations
First, Gyeongbuk Cell Cultured Food, designated as the 9th special unregulated zone, will hold demonstrations to set up a system for the extraction, culture and production of cells from live animals or raw meat immediately after slaughter in order to commercialize foods. u culture in cells.
Cell-cultured foods have great potential as an environmentally friendly alternative that reduces the resources and greenhouse gas emissions needed to raise livestock, but production has been difficult in Korea due to a lack of standards on for extracting cells from live animals or raw meat immediately afterwards. kill
Accordingly, Gyeongbuk established a cell-cultured food development strategy last year and is promoting a food technology cluster Through this special zone, it is expected to contribute to the development of Gyeongbuk’s food technology industry and lead the domestic and international standards on for cell-. cultured food.
Daegu Innovation-Dental is also the first in the world to demonstrate the recycling of discarded teeth into dental bone graft material (medical devices) with the patient’s consent.
The need to recycle the 13 million teeth that are thrown away each year is being highlighted, but the recycling of human materials other than the placenta is currently prohibited under the Waste Management Act.
Therefore, Daegu specializes in the dentistry and medical device industries, so this special zone is expected to lead Daegu’s industrial development and domestic and international dental waste recycling standards.
Gyeongnam Fishery By-Product Recycling is conducting validation of the management system for recycling fishery by-products such as tuna and producing high value-added products.
Recycling fishery by-products is a new industry that reduces processing costs and greenhouse gases at the time of disposal and creates high added value However, most of them are discarded due to a lack of standards for handling by-products fishery products under the domestic waste management law, so the recycling rate of fishery by-products is 20% (25% for fish, 20% for tuna).
Accordingly, Gyeongnam produces the largest amount of fishery by-products in the country, has many affiliated companies, and promotes not only the fishing industry but also the anti-aging medical industry Through’ In this special zone, Gyeongnam will develop related industries and create high added value for the fishing industry in general
Gyeongnam’s lifestyle-friendly hydrogen mobility is also developing hydrogen fuel cells for small hydrogen mobility such as cargo bikes and holding demonstrations for propulsion and charging systems.
Hydrogen has a long driving range and battery life per single charge compared to electricity, and has a short charging time, so it is very likely to be used as a power source for lifestyle mobility However, the use of hydrogen fuel cells in mobility other than vehicles, forklift trucks, and drones is prohibited in Korea.
However, as Gyeongnam is actively cultivating the hydrogen industry, this special zone is expected to create a new market for small hydrogen mobility (bicycles) following the existing large mobility market (bus) along with Gyeongnam’s industrial development.
Meanwhile, hydrogen power generation using green ammonia in South Chungcheong Province is also shown to develop a 45kw class ammonia direct supply fuel cell that generates electricity by inputting ammonia as fuel.
Although ammonia is attracting attention as a hydrogen carrier, ammonia direct supply fuel cells are an innovative technology that increases energy efficiency, but there are restrictions on the use of ammonia in Korea because there are no standards for using ammonia as a fuel cell.
Accordingly, South Chungcheong Province has excellent ammonia and hydrogen infrastructure, and this special zone is expected to contribute to the industrial development of South Chungcheong Province and create a domestic environmentally friendly green hydrogen ecosystem through the development of the world’s largest 45kw fuel cell. .
◆ Newly designated as the 1st Global Innovation Special Zone
Gangwon AI Healthcare actively promotes support for overseas expansion, including the establishment and verification of a distributed clinical system and a remote collaboration system between doctors and nurses, consulting, and overseas certification.
Meanwhile, distributed clinical trials that collect clinical data through wearables and mobile devices, dispense medicines, and conduct clinical trials at home are new opportunities for AI and digital companies, but in Korea, clinical trials have been barred outside medical establishments under the Medical Service Act. and the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act.
In addition, although not specifically prohibited by law, the need for remote collaboration, which allows nurses to practice medicine in the presence of a remote physician, is increasing.
Accordingly, based on Gangwon’s excellent biohealth infrastructure, it is expected to contribute to the development of new drugs and medical devices through classified clinical trials, promote telemedicine, and support overseas expansion to become a leading healthcare center.
Chungbuk Advanced Regenerative Bio actively promotes support for overseas expansion, including the establishment of a customized advanced regenerative clinical research platform within the special domain and overseas validation and certification.
The advanced regenerative bio market is growing rapidly worldwide, but in Korea, the development of related industries such as clinical research is still insufficient due to regulations on the Advanced Regenerative Bio Act.
According to the Advanced Regeneration Bio Act, which was amended earlier this year, clinical research will be fully permitted, but strict procedures must still be followed, so the establishment and validation of a clinical research platform through special regulatory provisions will be promote to promote clinical research and treatment.
Therefore, based on the Osong Bio Cluster in North Chungcheong Province, the largest in Korea, this special zone is expected to contribute to the development of Korea’s advanced regenerative bio industry by activating research and clinical treatment and actively supporting overseas expansion.
Jennam DC Industry will build an integrated infrastructure for the DC power grid and actively promote overseas expansion support, including verification of the DC power grid and DC power equipment and overseas certification.
As leading countries such as the US and Germany are in the early stages of transitioning from the existing AC power grid to a highly efficient DC power grid, we also need to ensure the capabilities of the domestic DC industry by proactively responding to changes in the global environment.
Based on its excellent energy infrastructure, Jeonnam is expected to dominate the new market of the DC industry, which is in its early stages, and lead international standards through foreign cooperation such as DC power grid and equipment verification, foreign certification, and joint research and development.
Busan Next Generation Marine Mobility showcases eco-friendly and smart ship technology and promotes support for overseas expansion, such as overseas validation and certification.
Global competition for eco-friendly and smart shipping technologies is expected to intensify in line with the ‘2050 Net-Zero’ goal led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), but commercialization is difficult due to insufficient domestic standards.
Busan promotes a world-class shipbuilding and marine industry based on its excellent infrastructure, and this special zone is expected to promote the development of environmentally friendly ships and equipment and leap forward as a maritime mobility center through foreign cooperation such as overseas verification. and certification.
In the meantime, the government will create a demonstration base abroad with this special global innovation zone to support building performance by validating in foreign countries where real business is possible After proving security through this, it will push quickly for regulatory improvement domestically through temporary permits.
In addition, we actively support the overseas expansion of our companies, including direct consultation and collaboration with global clusters from planning to performance inspection and certification by foreign certification agencies.
Prime Minister Han said, “I hope that the global special innovation zone will go beyond the region and grow into a cradle of innovation in our country.” He added, “The non-regulatory special zone and the global innovation special zone are an experimental basis for trying new things beyond the current restrictions, and the general special zones system will be established right.” He emphasized, “We will always listen to the voices of the field and reflect them quickly so that we can catch up.”
At the same time, he urged local governments and central ministries to keep in mind that regulatory innovation is the most effective way to increase the creativity of business activities and the productivity of our economy without financial investment, and to promote special zone projects and regulatory innovation. .
Investigation: Regulatory Innovation Team 2, Regulatory Innovation Planning Office, Government Policy Co-ordination Office (044-200-2503)
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