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 as national advanced strategic industries and to strengthen the supply chain in the secondary battery sector.
The designation of specialized complexes for robots and defense is being pursued to create a manufacturing ecosystem 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 focus on the production of basic materials to complete the full-cycle value chain, in connection with existing specialized complexes in Cheongju (cells), Ulsan (cells), Pohang (cathode materials), and Saemangeum (precursors and recycling).
Heads of central administrative agencies, metropolitan mayors, 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 form an expert advisory group and conduct preliminary reviews and evaluations through the specialized complex subcommittee based on the submitted documents, and then designate the complexes in the second half of next year after deliberation and resolution by the National Advanced Strategic Industry Committee chaired by the Prime Minister.
Additionally, in January next year, an explanatory session will be held to guide the requirements and procedures for the designation of specialized complexes and the guidelines for preparing development plans.