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More opportunities, a better investment environment- 2025-04-17 PNT Inc. in Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Donates KRW 100 Million for Forest Fire Recovery PNT (People and Technology Inc.), a leading company d in Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, visited the Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Office to participate in the rapid recovery efforts and aid for those affected by the unprecedented, large-scale wildfires. On April 17, PNT (CEO Kim Joon-sup) donated KRW 100 million to the Community Chest of Korea, requesting that the fs be used to support victims who suddenly lost their loved ones and homes because of the fire. The donation ceremony was attended by Yang Geum-hee, Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeongsangbuk-do; Shin Soon-woo, Director of PNT’s R&D Center; Ji Yeon, Head of Strategic Planning; and Son Byeong-il, Secretary-General of the Gyeongbuk Community Chest of Korea. The attendees shared their warm support for wildfire recovery efforts and expressed their sincere gratitude to PNT for its generous donation despite the difficult economic conditions. Established in 2003, PNT has been growing steadily as a specialist in roll-to-roll equipment and other special-purpose machinery. In particular, the company is investing KRW 107.7 billion by 2026 to build a new factory at the Gumi National Industrial Complex 5 (site area: 65,901 m2; total floor area: 20,599 m2) as it expands into the cathode active material and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery markets. Yang Geum-hee, Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeongsangbuk-do, said, “We are deeply grateful to CEO Kim Joon-sup and all PNT employees for participating in the wildfire damage recovery efforts following their donation for the erprivileged communities last January. We will ensure that your generous support is used meaningfully to help the residents recover and heal as soon as possible.” Notice
- 2025-04-09 Novelis Korea Donates KRW 100 Million for Wildfire Recovery in Gyeongsangbuk-do Novelis Korea Donates KRW 100 Million for Wildfire Recovery in Gyeongsangbuk-do - CEO Park Jong-hwa: “With the hope of offering even a small amount of support to affected residents” - On Wednesday, April 9, Novelis Korea CEO Park Jong-hwa and other company executives visited the Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Office and donated KRW 100 million for wildfire recovery and support for displaced residents. The donation ceremony was attended by Vice Governor for Administrative Affairs Kim Hak-hong and officials from the Gyeongbuk Community Chest of Korea. The donated fs will be used to restore wildfire-affected areas and support residents who have lost their homes and livelihoods. Novelis Korea, the Korean subsidiary of Novelis, the world’s leading aluminum rolling and recycling company, has been actively engaging in sustainable social contribution activities. Through this donation, the company emphasized its commitment to supporting disaster recovery efforts and providing tangible assistance to affected communities. CEO Park Jong-hwa stated, “We decided to make this donation with the hope of offering even a small amount of support to affected residents of Gyeongsangbuk-do following the sudden wildfire.” He added, “We will continue to carry out various social contribution activities to grow and coexist with the local community.” “We deeply appreciate Novelis Korea’s heartfelt generosity,” Vice Governor Kim Hak-hong said. “The donated fs will be used with great care to ensure the swift recovery of affected residents and support the region’s restoration.” Meanwhile, Novelis Korea continues to practice environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management through various community service initiatives aimed at environmental protection and regional development. Notice
- 2025-04-07 Gyeongsangbuk-do Service Industry Investment Promotion Council Takes Its First Step! Gyeongsangbuk-do Service Industry Investment Promotion Council Takes Its First Step! - Establishing a strategic cooperation system to attract anchor companies in the service industry - ation of an investment promotion council with over 20 experts across various service sectors On Monday, April 7, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province held a launch ceremony for the “Service Industry Investment Promotion Council” at the GLAD Yeouido Hotel in Seoul. The event was organized to boost the province’s service industry and attract investment. The council comprises 21 members, including representatives and experts from various service industry sectors such as hotels, resorts, and data centers. Its goal is to foster promising service industries in the Gyeongsangbuk-do region and revitalize investment attractions. The meeting proceeded in the following order: presentation of appointment letters to council members, introduction of the council’s operational plans, overview of Gyeongsangbuk-do’s investment environment in the service industry, investment proposals for hotels and resorts by cities and counties, and a discussion on strategies to promote investment attraction. The meeting served as a significant plat for concretizing the vision and development direction of the Gyeongsangbuk-do’s service industry. The council plans to identify promising companies in various sectors, such as hotels, resorts, data centers, and logistics, leveraging the region’s geographic and industrial strengths. Through customized support that reflects local conditions and corporate needs, the council also aims to promote tangible investment attraction results. The council will operate through two to three plenary meetings annually, along with ad-hoc small-scale meetings. The plenary meetings will on key issues such as exploring investment strategies for various service sectors, reviewing investment site proposals submitted by cities and counties, and uating expert consultations. Meanwhile, the small-scale meetings will provide in-depth discussions and on-site consultations on issues requiring specialized expertise. Meanwhile, the launch and operation of the council are expected to generate synergy with the construction of the new airport in Gyeongsangbuk-do. In particular, the province plans to establish an airport economic zone by promoting large-scale development projects such as advanced industrial complexes, residential areas, and life infrastructure aro the new airport. These initiatives aim to foster the growth of various service sectors such as hotels, resorts, and logistics. Furthermore, by expanding the transportation network connected to the new airport and improving accessibility, the province expects to attract domestic and international investors, thereby maximizing economic impact across the entire region. Shin Seung-hoon, Team Leader of the ision of Investment Promotion of Gyeongsangbuk-do, stated, “The Service Industry Investment Promotion Council will serve as a key catalyst for discovering new growth engines that will lead Gyeongsangbuk-do’s future and advancing the regional service industry.” He added, “The council will do its utmost to revitalize the local economy and improve the quality of life for residents through systematic and effective investment promotion efforts.” Notice
