The government plans to create 10 regional startup cities, aiming to shift the startup ecosystem away from a capital-region 중심 toward a more multi-node structure. Based on the published facts, the idea is to link startup activity with settlement, so that growth does not end at launch but can continue in regional hubs.
This policy matters because startup ecosystems are not built by branding alone. They require infrastructure, talent, financing, local networks, and conditions that make it realistic for companies to stay and grow. The mention of cities with strong science and technology institutions suggests an attempt to build on existing regional strengths.
The real test will be whether these 10 hubs become functioning ecosystems rather than symbolic labels.