Ministry of Trade, industry and Energy Korean Free Trade Zone

Gimje Free Trade Zone

Gimje Free Trade Zone information

The Gimje Free Trade Zone is ready to maximize synergy by working with a diverse range of industries nearby, and support global manufacturing using advanced technology and the convergence of technology. The Zone sits in the center of the Jeollabuk-do’s industrial belt (T-shape belt) that connects the automobile components, machinery, food, and biotechnology industries, and population centers across the Jeollabuk-do region (population of 1.4 million).

Overview

Address

215, Jayumuyeok-gil, Baeksan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do

Total area

991,000m² (factory site 716,000, standard factory 35,000 / 3 buildings, other 240,000)

Key industries

Special purpose vehicles, machinery, metals, carbon materials, etc.

Exports

USD 27,577,000

Key tenants

Kubota Korea (Japan), Alux (USA), CIEF (USA), etc.

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Key features

Airport facilities

Incheon International Airport (3 hours)
Saemangeum Airport (planned)
Gimhae International Airport: Capacity of 140,000 flights per year

Rail network

KTX/SRT Honam Line: Iksan ↔ Seoul (1 hour 30 minutes)

Port facilities

Gunsan Port
- 30km (25 minutes via the industrial road), direct route to China available
- Regular container shipping service (Shanghai, Japan)
Saemangeum New Port (planned)

Road network

Gimje ↔ Seoul (3 hours)
Gimje ↔ Jeonju/Iksan/Gunsan (20 minutes)
Saemangeum ↔ Pohang Expressway (planned)

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