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01THE PROJECT

Impact

EXPECTED VALUE

Through the economic, industrial and social value it creates,
B-CITY sets a new benchmark for Korea’s future growth

Economic impact

Regional economic growth and new jobs

  • 16,000residents6,366 households Planned population A new resident population for a self-sufficient city — apartments, senior housing, mixed-use residential and detached homes side by side
  • 5,000jobsProject estimate Estimated employment generated Jobs created by the project — new employment across advanced industry, research and services
  • 0.9trillion KRWProject estimate Estimated economic output generated Output added to the regional economy — the ripple effect of expanding industry, consumption and services across Gangwon
An advanced industrial site joining AI and data infrastructure with bio R&D and pilot production

Industrial impact

An advanced-industry ecosystem where AI and bio converge

  • A national strategic base for AI and advanced bio industries
  • R&D collaboration and industrial synergy among tenant companies
  • A foundation for new industries, including drug development, precision medicine and food technology
  • An innovation cluster built on industry–academia–research collaboration
Residents of all ages along a pedestrian street

Social impact

A self-sufficient living environment and a better quality of life

  • Better work–life balance with homes close to workplaces
  • An international education environment that helps skilled professionals settle in the city
  • Integrated care and wellness infrastructure for healthy city living
  • A healthy local community built from a mix of housing types
A city view linking Gangwon’s advanced-industry base with regional rail and roads

Balanced regional development

An advanced-industry base outside the Seoul metropolitan area, contributing to balanced national development

  • Gangwon State emerging as a center for advanced industry
  • A regional business hub linked by the GTX and expressways in Korea’s east
A low-impact street for walking and cycling, beside green space and water

Environment & sustainability

A model for the low-impact city

  • A low-impact city built around generous green and waterfront space
  • Pedestrian-friendly design that supports environmentally friendly travel
  • A sustainable model in which nature and advanced technology coexist
Researchers reviewing collaboration data in an international business space

Global impact

A stronger international standing for Korea’s advanced industries

  • Emerging as a Northeast Asian hub for advanced bio and AI
  • Foreign education institutions and international talent make the city global
  • A collaboration network with global pharma and bio companies
  • Wider global R&D collaboration built on precision-medicine big data

B-CITY is an urban development built to drive growth for Chuncheon, Korea and beyond.