Established in 2001 as the first local government-led industrial promotion agency in the Republic of Korea, the Seongnam Industrial Promotion Agency has served as a cornerstone of industrial advancement in Seongnam City for over two decades. Throughout this period, the Agency has remained steadfast in its commitment to fostering small and medium-sized venture enterprises and enhancing their competitiveness. This has been achieved through a comprehensive suite of support measures, including growth facilitation, provision of start-up spaces, development of domestic and international markets, intellectual property management, and access to venture funding.

Seongnam City is resolute in its ambition to consolidate its status as a “Special City for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.” Through strategic innovation and inclusive policy frameworks, the city aspires to become a leading centre of economic dynamism and social welfare—where small and medium-sized venture enterprises thrive—and to emerge as a pioneering smart city, setting a benchmark for future urban governance across the Republic of Korea.