Daegu–Gyeongbuk Free Economic Zone

Daegu Gyeongbuk Free Economic Zone Authority (DGFEZ)
Company typeFree Economic Zone (government-owned, non-profit)
IndustryAutomotive, Aviation, IT, Education, Software, Healthcare, Green Energy
Founded2008 (2008)
Headquarters489 DongDaegu-Ro, Dong-gu, Daegu Metropolitan City
ProductsR&D Center, Factory, Residential Housing
Number of employees
128

The Daegu–Gyeongbuk Free Economic Zone (DGFEZ) is a Free Economic Zone located in the southeastern part of South Korea. DGFEZ has 8 sites spanning over 20 square kilometers in Daegu, Pohang, Gyeongsan, and Yeongcheon. As of January 2014, DGFEZ is home to 150 organizations attracting over $2 billion in investment ($350 FDI).

The Daegu-Gyeongbuk region is home to 5.5 million people and over 13% of the nation's manufacturers including global conglomerates Samsung, LG, Hyundai and POSCO. DGFEZ focuses on 4 major industries; IT Convergence, High-tech Transportation Components, Green Energy, and Knowledge Services. The development of these districts is scheduled to conclude in 2020. DGFEZA has offices in Daegu and Seoul.

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