CRI

 [ABSTRACT]

Amid increasing global economic downturn risks, rapid shifts in industrial environments, and rising uncertainty, there is an urgent need to diagnose the current state of Chungbuk’s industrial economy and prepare strategies for structural improvement. In addition, growing policy demand for 

integrated information on regional industrial and economic conditions—accessible to local firms and innovation institutions—provided the impetus for 

conducting this study.

The purpose of this research is to provide a comprehensive diagnosis of the overall industrial economy of Chungbuk and to derive policy implications that can strengthen the region’s economic structure and future competitiveness. To achieve this, the study analyzes eight major sectors: 

Regional Economy, Industry, Agriculture, Science & Technology, Jobs and Labor Environment, Startups, Small Businesses, Trade.

The sector-specific policy improvement measures for Chungbuk’s industrial economy can be summarized as follows: 1) Regional Economy

Diversify growth engines to enhance resilience against economic fluctuations Promote service sector development to upgrade industrial structures

Increase value added in research-driven industries through convergence Shift from a “production-centered economy” to a “consumption-centered 

economy”

2) Industry

Foster knowledge-intensive service industries for balanced industrial growth Establish convergence clusters connecting Chungbuk’s strategic 

industries Build a talent development system for technology-convergent future industries Formulate innovation-driven growth strategies for industrial 

complexes

3) Agriculture

Promote smart agriculture and build digital agricultural infrastructure Develop a sustainable agricultural ecosystem Strengthen competitiveness of 

specialty crops and expand export-oriented farming Foster agricultural corporations and encourage the inflow of young farmers

4) Science and Technology

Develop science and technology strategies differentiated from national hubs Expand financial support to strengthen university and corporate R&D

capacity Support practical research within corporate R&D organizations Build pathways that link academic and patent achievements to technology commercialization

5) Jobs and Labor Environment

Implement labor market policies aligned with demographic changes Build a future-oriented job ecosystem Alleviate spatial and skill mismatches in the labor market Establish cooperative labor–management relations and preventive dispute systems Strengthen industry-specific safety 

management and region-led safety training Improve working environments and overall quality of life

6) Startups

Position startups as a core axis of regional growth Provide multi-layered and continuous support for technology-based startups Reinforce 

cooperation networks among startup support institutions

7) Small Businesses

Develop strategies for digital transformation and youth engagement Build lifecycle-based tailored support systems and share exemplary innovation 

cases Expand market access support and smart technology adoption Strengthen social safety nets for small business owners

8) Trade

Promote industrial diversification and the growth of high-tech industries Improve export structures and enhance global market responsiveness Shift 

investment attraction strategies and build a foundation for qualitative industrial ecosystem growth Establish economic security and supply chain 

strategies

This study provides comprehensive, sector-specific diagnostic data on Chungbuk’s industrial economy. The findings are expected to:

- Support  evidence-based policy making

- Assist regional economic actors in strategic planning and decision-making

- Improve accessibility and usability of integrated regional industrial data

Ultimately, the research aims to contribute to strengthening Chungbuk’s industrial competitiveness and building a future-oriented economic structure.