21st Century Logistics Hub

The Gwangyang Bay Area is located on the Pacific Ocean’s main sea route. Based on this geographical advantage, the area provides business-friendly infrastructure with plentiful supplies of water and electricity. Centering on five districts themed on logistics, manufacturing, housing, tourism and other functions, the GFEZ aims to become an international trade city where new industries and cultural tourism harmonize.

• Designation Date2003.10.30
• Development period2004 to 2020

Best shipping logistics base in Northeast Asia

• The Gwangyang Bay Area is located on the world’s largest China-North America sea route, as well as on the main sea routes of Northeast Asia and the Pacific Ocean.
• The zone has the closest port in Korea to major ports in Northeast Asia, such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Osaka and Kaohsiung, making it an ideal location for shipping transport.
• The sea has a maximum depth of 41 meters, allowing the entry and departure of mega vessels weighing more than 300,000 tons.
• The zone is positioned to be the starting point for overland transport between Northeast Asia and Europe, and between Northeast Asia and Central Asia when connected to the Trans-Siberian Railway, Trans-Manchurian Railway and Trans-China Railway.

Gateway to Northeast Asia via ports, airports, roads and railways

• Four airports in Yeosu, Sacheon, Gwangju and Muan are within 1 hour of the zone.
• Metropolitan areas are reachable within 3 hours via five highways, eight roads and 18 local roads.
• via KTX, Seoul is reachable within 2 1/2 hours.