Key facts
- The Gwangju military airport relocation is accelerating.
- The site was selected for a major semiconductor production cluster.
- This is part of the government's 'three mega projects' focusing on semiconductors, physical AI, and AI data centers.
- A committee will meet this month to designate a candidate site for the relocated airport.
- Muan County is a preliminary candidate for the new site.
- The regional government aims to finalize the relocation site by the end of the year.
- Semiconductor production is planned to commence in 2030.
The relocation of the military airport in Gwangju, South Korea, is being expedited following its selection as the site for a significant semiconductor production cluster. This initiative is part of the government's broader strategy, known as the 'three mega projects,' which aims to foster large-scale regional investments in key technological sectors including semiconductors, physical artificial intelligence, and AI data centers.