Kim Dong-yeon: "Gyeonggi Province, the Center of Mobility, Will Lead Changes in Korea"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kim Kap-dong] Governor Kim Dong-yeon of Gyeonggi Province attended the '2024 Gyeonggi Future Mobility Festa' held at Baeggot Life Park in Siheung on the 15th and emphasized that 'Gyeonggi Province, the center of mobility,' will lead Korea's development.

Governor Kim stated, "71% of Korea's mobility R&D; investment is being made in Gyeonggi Province, and 62% of mobility research personnel are living in Gyeonggi Province," and added, "We are making various investments for the biocluster in the Baeggot complex (where the event is being held), and as investments combining biotechnology and mobility continue to be made, we will surely achieve development in Siheung City and Gyeonggi Province, and transformation in Korea."

He further said, "The central government cut its R&D; budget by nearly 20%, while Gyeonggi Province increased it by 46%. Let us join forces so that Gyeonggi Province takes the lead in R&D; investment to meet the future first, and Siheung City is at the forefront of that effort."

This event, held for the first time this year, is hosted by Gyeonggi Province and organized by Gyeonggi Technopark Foundation and Siheung City. Visitors can directly experience Gyeonggi Province's future mobility environment, including drones, UAM (Urban Air Mobility, eco-friendly urban air transportation), and autonomous vehicles.

At the event on this day, a drone light show featuring 1,200 drones took place. Numerous drones took to the night sky and presented major provincial policy messages, including Gyeonggi Province's future mobility vision of 'fostering future mobility industries and creating an ecosystem.'

During the event period from the 14th to the 16th, attendees directly experienced and enjoyed various content including drone experience events (drone fishing, racing, prize draws, etc.), urban air mobility (UAM) exhibitions, and MaaS (Mobility as a Service, an integrated transportation service that allows one-stop reservations to payments for various transportation modes) experience centers.