S2024-G022

Industrial Transformation: From Textiles to High-Tech

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Industrial Transformation: From Textiles to High-Tech chronicles Gwangju's economic evolution from traditional manufacturing to cutting-edge industries. The city's textile industry provided the foundation for industrialization, followed by the development of automotive manufacturing that made Gwangju a major production center. Today's next-generation industries in biotechnology, AI, and renewable energy continue this tradition of innovation. The success of conglomerates like Keumho Asiana Group, which originated in Gwangju, demonstrates the city's entrepreneurial spirit.

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• Industrial Transformation: From Textiles to High-Tech
  • Gwangju's Textile Industry
  • Gwangju's Automotive Industry
  • Gwangju's Next-Generation Industries
  • The Birthplace of Keumho Asiana Group