The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that it will invite applications for the designation of new specialized complexes in the fields of robots, defense, and secondary batteries starting from the 16th. This designation aims to secure a competitive edge in the newly added fields of robots and defense, and to strengthen the supply chain in the secondary battery sector.
The designation of specialized complexes for robots and defense aims to foster manufacturing ecosystems for humanoids (robots) and advanced aircraft engines (defense), which were newly designated as national advanced strategic industries this year. For secondary batteries, the plan is to designate specialized complexes that support the production of basic raw materials, linking with existing complexes in Cheongju (cells), Ulsan (cells), Pohang (cathode materials), and Saemangeum (precursors and recycling) to complete the full-cycle value chain.
Heads of central administrative agencies, metropolitan mayors and governors, and related companies in strategic industries wishing to designate specialized complexes can submit their development plans and related documents by February 27 next year. The Ministry will review the submitted documents with an expert advisory panel and a preliminary review by the specialized complex subcommittee, followed by deliberation and resolution by the National Advanced Strategic Industry Committee chaired by the Prime Minister, aiming for designation in the second half of next year.
Additionally, an explanatory session on the designation of specialized complexes will be held in January next year to guide the requirements and procedures for designation and the guidelines for preparing development plans.