South Korea — Special Economic Zones
South Korea has 181 Special Economic Zones, encompassing 18 Industrial Parks, 17 Technology Parks, 9 Mixed Use Zones, 5 Free Zones, tracked by SEZ Explorer.
Zone Overview
| Total Zones | 181 |
|---|---|
| Zone Types | 18 Industrial Parks, 17 Technology Parks, 9 Mixed Use Zones, 5 Free Zones |
| Region | Asia |
Zones in South Korea (181 total)
- Hwajeon Free Economic Zone — Ulsan (est. 2003)
- Shindeok District — Suncheon-si / Gwangyang-si (est. 2003)
- Yeongcheon Industry District — Yeongcheon-si (est. 2008)
- Bukpyeong high-tech parts multifunctional industrial complex — Donghae-si (est. 2013)
- Mangsang District — Donghae-si (est. 2013)
- Smart Energy Industrial District I — Gwangju (est. 2020)
- AI Convergence District — Gwangju (est. 2020)
- Hydrogen Industry Hub — Ulsan (est. 2021)
- Dudong Industrial Complex — Changwon-si (est. 2006)
- KTX Ulsan Station Complex Specialized District — Ulju
- KTX Ulsan Station Urban Convergence District — Ulju
- Mieum Industrial Complex — Busan (est. 2008)
- Incheon Port Authority Free Trade Zone — Incheon (est. 2005)
- Jeju Distributed Energy Special Zone — Jeju Province (est. 2025)
- Down Innovation District (UFEZ) — Ulsan
- AI Energy Port District (UFEZ) — Ulsan
- Pangyo Techno Valley — Seongnam (est. 2011)
- Gyeongin Ara Waterway Industrial Complex — Incheon (est. 2010)
- Jisa District — Jisa-dong, Mieum-dong, Saenggok-dong, Songjeong-dong, Noksan-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan (est. 2005)
- Incheon Techno Park — Incheon (est. 2000)
- Ulsan Automobile General Industrial Complex District — Ulsan
- Gangdong Tourism Complex District (UFEZ) — Ulsan
- Donghae Port Free Trade Zone — Donghae
- Gangseo Industrial Complex — Busan (est. 2005)
- Sasang Industrial Complex — Busan (est. 1975)
- Songdo International Business District — Incheon (est. 2003)
- Centum City — Busan (est. 2007)
- Gangwon R&D Special Zone — Chuncheon, Wonju, Gangneung (est. 2013)
- Masan Free Trade Zone — Changwon (Masan) (est. 1970)
- Incheon High-Tech Park — Incheon (est. 2016)
View all 181 zones in South Korea
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Special Economic Zones are there in South Korea?
South Korea has 181 Special Economic Zones registered on SEZ Explorer.
What types of economic zones exist in South Korea?
South Korea's zone ecosystem includes 18 Industrial Parks, 17 Technology Parks, 9 Mixed Use Zones, 5 Free Zones.
What is a notable Special Economic Zone in South Korea?
Hwajeon Free Economic Zone is one of the economic zones in South Korea, located in Ulsan.