Table of Contents
- The Triangular Axis of the Space Industry, Goheung is the Center
- Investing 27.4 Billion Won, Completing the Technology Support Base by 2027
- Exemption from Preliminary Feasibility Study Confirmed for National Industrial Complex, Maximizing Synergy of Goheung Space Cluster
- Conclusion: Goheung Opens the Era of Private Space
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Triangular Axis of the Space Industry, Goheung is the Center
Goheung-gun is establishing itself as the center of the space launch vehicle industry.
On July 2, 2025, Goheung-gun announced that the 'Launch Vehicle Technology Commercialization Center Construction Project' has successfully passed the Central Investment Review by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. This project is part of the national initiative led by the Aerospace Administration to build a space industry cluster, which will take place near the Goheung Naro Space Center.
The passing of this investment review holds great significance, as it officially recognizes the potential of Goheung as a hub for the space launch vehicle industry. This indicates that Goheung-gun will play an important role in the space industry in the future.
Investing 27.4 Billion Won, Completing the Technology Support Base by 2027
The 'Launch Vehicle Technology Commercialization Center' is an institution specializing in the testing, evaluation, and certification of core parts of launch vehicles. It also plays a role in resolving issues faced by space-related companies and supporting the commercialization of technology. The center is designed to have a total floor area of 2,865㎡, and 10 types of equipment for testing and certifying launch vehicle parts will be established.
This project received exemption from preliminary feasibility study in 2023 and plans to complete its adequacy review in 2024. It is expected to be completed by 2027 after passing the Central Investment Review with a total project cost of 27.4 billion won.
In particular, this center will be connected to the Goheung National Industrial Complex for Space Launch Vehicles, which is anticipated to further activate the space industry ecosystem in the Goheung region. This is expected to accelerate the development of space-related industries.
Exemption from Preliminary Feasibility Study Confirmed for National Industrial Complex, Maximizing Synergy of Goheung Space Cluster
In June 2024, the Goheung National Industrial Complex project for space launch vehicles achieved a significant milestone by receiving exemption from the preliminary feasibility study from the Ministry of Strategy and Finance. This is the first instance of a local national industrial complex candidate site obtaining such exemption, signifying national attention towards the clustering of Goheung's space industry.
This industrial complex is scheduled to be established over an area of 1.53 million㎡ with a total investment of 380 billion won, and will include the Naro Space Center, private launch sites, a dormitory-type business center, and a research campus, along with the Space Highway connecting Gwangju and Goheung. It is expected to play a central role in the largest domestic private space industry ecosystem.
The companies expected to settle in include major institutions in the aerospace sector such as Hanwha Aerospace and Innospace. This foundation is expected to build a comprehensive value chain for the space industry across various sectors including satellites, components, and ICT.
Conclusion: Goheung Opens the Era of Private Space
The Launch Vehicle Technology Commercialization Center and the national industrial complex project for space launch vehicles being pursued in Goheung-gun are a national project that will bring significant changes to South Korea's space industry beyond simple regional development. With the recent passing of the Central Investment Review and the confirmation of exemption from the preliminary feasibility study, Goheung is expected to transform into the 'center of the space launch vehicle industry' encompassing research and development, commercialization, production, and launch in the near future.
Considering the current momentum and the strong will of the government and local governments, there is a very high possibility that the Launch Vehicle Technology Center will be completed by 2027 and the national industrial complex will be fully developed by 2026. This suggests that the day Goheung opens the era of private space in South Korea is not far off, which is expected to positively impact the local economy.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the main purpose of the construction project for the Launch Vehicle Technology Commercialization Center in Goheung-gun?
The purpose is to establish a specialized institution to support the testing, evaluation, and commercialization of core parts of launch vehicles.
The Launch Vehicle Technology Commercialization Center in Goheung-gun will be established as a specialized institution for the testing, evaluation, and certification of launch vehicle developments and core parts. This center will support space-related companies in overcoming technological challenges and quickly commercializing their technologies. It will also perform the function of a technology support base with 10 types of equipment covering a total area of 2,865㎡.
Q. What is the relationship between the Launch Vehicle Technology Commercialization Center and the Goheung National Industrial Complex for Space Launch Vehicles?
The center is linked to the national industrial complex, helping to activate the Goheung space industry ecosystem.
The Launch Vehicle Technology Commercialization Center is directly connected to the Goheung National Industrial Complex for Space Launch Vehicles. The national industrial complex is being developed over an area of 1.53 million㎡ with an investment of 380 billion won and includes the Naro Space Center, private launch sites, research campuses, and other large-scale space industry clusters. The establishment of the center is expected to greatly contribute to the development of the local space industry ecosystem and the activation of the private space industry through synergy with the national industrial complex.
Q. What characteristics and roles does the Goheung National Industrial Complex for Space Launch Vehicles have?
It is the largest private space industry complex in the country and is being established with a preliminary feasibility study exemption.
The Goheung National Industrial Complex for Space Launch Vehicles is the first local national industrial complex to receive exemption from the preliminary feasibility study in June 2024. It will be developed with a total investment of 380 billion won and will include a space highway, dormitory-style business center, research campus, and more. Major space companies like Hanwha Aerospace and Innospace are expected to participate. This complex will play a central role in establishing a complete value chain for the space industry, including satellites, components, and ICT.
Q. What is the significance of passing the Central Investment Review and receiving the preliminary feasibility study exemption?
It represents the government's official recognition of the potential of Goheung as a hub for the space launch vehicle industry.
Passing the Central Investment Review signifies that the construction project for the Launch Vehicle Technology Commercialization Center in Goheung-gun has received official approval from the central government. Additionally, the preliminary feasibility study exemption for the national industrial complex is the first instance among local industrial complexes nationwide, marking an important milestone recognizing the potential of Goheung's space industry cluster and its industrial hub significance by the government. This will lay the groundwork for Goheung to grow into a center for the domestic space industry in the future.
Q. What role does Goheung-gun play in the era of private space?
It is a hub covering everything from research and development to commercialization, production, and launch in the space industry.
Based on the Launch Vehicle Technology Commercialization Center and the national industrial complex for space launch vehicles, Goheung-gun will become an industrial hub encompassing all processes of launch vehicles, from research and development to technology testing, production of components, and launching. Based on the strong will of the government and local governments, it is expected that the center will be completed by 2027 and the industrial complex will be fully developed by 2026, taking a central role in opening the era of private space and significantly contributing to the local and national economic development.
