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President’s Message
DAEDEOK INNOPOLIS
is Korea’s Power Cluster
Daedeok Innopolis, a place where bright minds come to develop the next-generation technology, is
comfortably surrounded by lush greenery setting the scene for good working environment. It’s a
place where business operations and research activities are conducted efficiently and conveniently.
Furthermore, it’s a world-class innovation cluster where creativity openly blossoms and breathes.
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It is my great hope that Daedeok Innopolis to have the privilege of
holding the 2010 IASP World Conference.
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Tightrope Dancing
Exciting Korea
Mud Festival
Experience Art
Tripitaka Koreana (consisting over
eighty thousand blocks)
Kimchi
Designed in 1973, DAEDEOK Science Town had been the oldest and largest government-funded
science complex in Korea. Today, 70 R&D institutes (including 30 government sponsored institutes), 6
universities, and over 800 companies in advanced fields of IT, BT, NT, ST and RT have formed a next
generation innovation cluster in Daedeok.
With over 14,000 researchers and more than 10% of all Korean patents, Daedeok has a proven track
record in the commercialization of DRAM, SRAM, LCD modules, CDMA and wireless broadband
technologies. We’re also well known for the development of the blockbuster drug ‘Factive’ and for
developing an AIDS diagnostic test, WiBro (Wireless Broadband), DMB (Digital Multimedia
Broadcasting), and launching 10 cutting-edge satellites.
Dear IASP Members,
Daedeok Innopolis has been a major power house for science and
technology breakthroughs in Korea over the past thirty years. It has made
numerous technological innovations that surprised the world and
heightened Korea’s standing in the international community. Based on
the achievement, Daedeok Innopolis has transformed itself from an R&D
complex into an innovation cluster where businesses flourish with
technological entrepreneurship.
Daejeon Metropolitan City, where Daedeok is located, is known for its rich
culture and its pursuit of scientific excellence in the world. Now, we are
making every effort to share our resources and experiences with other
countries. We’re keen to build a global network, where we can benefit
together.
On behalf of some 800 businesses, 70 research institutes, 6 universities,
and all the talented and hard-working people of Daedeok Innopolis, I can
assure you that we are all united in hosting a memorable and successful
event of 2010 IASP World Conference.
Jongmyojeryeak
Red Devil & 2002 Worldcup
Once again, I whole heartedly hope to see you in Daedeok in 2010.
Thank you.
Now, we are directing our efforts and resources to creating venture ecosystems and commercializing
R&D outcomes. Moreover, we facilitate knowledge sharing from within our walls to the far corners of
the world. Daedeok Innopolis has been a springboard for success for countless companies and
research groups. We invite you to take a closer look at what drives our success.
In-Chul Park
Gyeongbokkgung Palace
President & CEO
Daedeok Innopolis
Why KOREA &
Daedeok Innopolis?
Formerly known as Daedeok Science Town, DAEDEOK INNOPOLIS has been reoriented and rebranded; vested with greater power to harness new industries and businesses. We’re shaping Korea’s
economy in the 21st century. Here are reasons why the 2010 IASP Conference should be held in
DAEDEOK, KOREA:
DAEDEOK IN RISING ASIA
Barcelona(Europe) in 2007.
Johannesburg(South Africa) in 2008. Raleigh(USA) in 2009.
Where to go next?
For the IASP to be truly global, we should embrace Asia-Pacific countries. Turn your eyes to Asia. Asia is
so potent that it is attracting not only FDI but also a large number of talented people from across the
FORTY YEARS OF DAEDEOK INNOPOLIS
DAEDEOK shares the IASP’s goal of creating a world wide science
park network. Having strong and intimate relationship with
World Technopolis Association(WTA) and Asian Science Parks
Association(ASPA), Daedeok Innopolis would be able to function
as the international hub, creating added value for the IASP.
The WTA consists of 42 member cities in 17 countries, ASPA has
25 Asian science park members from across the region.
world. Asia-Pacific region has the biggest economy, followed by NAFTA and EU. Over 7% of average
annual economic growth rate of the region is a clear reflection of the dynamics what Asia-Pacific
Initiated in 1970 and designed in 1973 as Daedeok Science Town, DAEDEOK INNOPOIS (new name) is
the oldest and largest science based innovation cluster in Korea.
BRIDGING IASP WITH WTA & ASPA
countries will show in the 21st century.
Should the 2010 IASP take place at Daedeok Innopolis, we’ll be able to harness our exceptional ties
within the Asian Pacific rim to generate multi-dimensional synergies with the WTA, ASPA and IASP.
Scientific research results contributed by the region are rapidly growing both in the number and by
Currently, more than 800 high-tech companies, 70 government and private research institutes, and 6
prominent universities are striving for excellence in DAEDEOK INNOPOLIS.
the significance, with the contribution rate making a hike from 15% to 25% between 1990 and 2006
(ISI Thompson). There are now several excellent world-class collaborative research programs, geared
GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
towards contributing to and sharing knowledge in the region.
DAEDEOK has over 33,000 patents registered alongside rapidly growing number of research results in
the fields of information technology, bio technology, nano technology, space technology and so on.
Daedeok Innopolis has been trying to enhance its global network since the beginning. It has put
extensive range of efforts to be a member of global innovation communities, sharing knowledge and
mutual trust. An increasing number of developing nations are benchmarking Daedeok’s past
accomplishments, and we greatly appreciate the collaborative opportunities with other countries.
Hosting the IASP conference will offer a great momentum to our efforts for creating the global
scientific intellectual common, with the wisdom and experience the IASP has accumulated since its
establishment.
Daedeok Innopolis, as one of the most innovative leader in the region, will greatly benefit from hosting
the IASP Conference.
DAEDEOK INNOPOLIS brings together a world-class network of IT, BT, and NT-specialized firms,
research institutes, and talented personnel. Joint efforts by public and private-sector have allowed
Korea to become one of the strongest IT nations in the world. As a case in point, through the
cooperation of Samsung Electronics, Sprint has adopted its mobile Internet access platform for the
United States.
View of Daedeok Innopolis (2007)
Daejeon Metropolitan City, where Daedeok Innopolis is located, has successfully hosted numerous
international events. Strong and active support from citizens of Daejeon will allow us to make
entertaining and exciting conference.
Daejeon hosted the Daejeon World Expo ‘93, which attracted 14 million participants, and the 2002
Korea/Japan World Cup in great success. In 2009, Daejeon will host another major conference, the
2009 International Astronautical Congress, with the participation of some 3,000 dignitaries from
across the world.
The Daejeon Convention Center is a state-of-the-art conference venue with over 1,000 hotel rooms
within the 3 minutes walk radius. Korea’s 300km-per-hour bullet train will take you to any major city in
Korea within an hour, including Seoul filled with countless recreational, shopping, and tourist
attractions. We will offer FREE SHUTTLE BUS for the IASP Conference participants to and from Incheon
International Airport.
The Ministry of Science and Technology, Korea Tourism Organization, Daejeon Metropolitan City,
Daejeon Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, and Daedeok Innopolis will put forward the best effort to
make 2010 IASP a truly spectacular international event. Beside these central and regional
governmental supports, a number of world-leading companies, including Samsung, LG, and Hyundai,
will provide full assistance necessary for the conference.
DAEDEOK INNOPOLIS offers IASP members great business opportunities: of the some 800 high-tech
companies under our umbrella, 13 of them are already listed on the Korea Stock Exchange, and more
‘stars’ will undoubtedly soon shine. A total of 70 public and private research institutes are available for
business cooperation, joint R&D, and international cooperation.
We are also planning to have world-class Technology Fair, concurrently held at the time of IASP
meetings, offering exciting business opportunities to all participants.
Infrastructure Construction (1970)
EXPERIENCE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Sponsors and Supporters
Government
Associations and Companies
- Ministry of Science and Technology
- Presidential Committee on Balanced National
Development
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Daejeon Metropolitan City
- Korea Tourism Organization(KTO)
- Daejeon Convention Bureau(DVB)
- Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency(KOTRA)
- Daedeok Innopolis Venture Association
- Daedeok Innopolis Association
- International Society for Innovation Cluster
- Samsung Electronics
- LG Electronics
- Hyundai Motors