DAEJEON METROPOLITAN CITY

Education in Daejeon

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a process by which various industrial sectors, including not only ICT but also manufacturing, medicine and agriculture, are innovated through D (data), N (networks), and A (AI) smart information technology.
18th century - First Industrial Revolution (steam engine, mechanization)
19th century ~ early 20th century - Second Industrial Revolution (commercialization of electric energy)Late 20th century - Third Industrial Revolution (computers and the Internet)
Early 21st century - Fourth Industrial Revolution (AI, big data, super-connected smart technology), biotechnology, energy, geoengineering, space development
Industrial revolutions are increasing in frequency, as well as scope and influence.

Top 3 Strategies and Top 8 Challenges

Strategy 1: Development of a smart city centered on citizens

• 01A smart city based in science and technology

  • A smart city based on DNA (Data-Network-AI) technologies

  • Smart City Challenge
  • Development of a themed smart city
  • mplementation of next-generation smart transportation system (C-ITS)
• 02Advanced administrative services for the public

  • Improvements in administrative services that the public can appreciate and feel

  • Implementation of a Daejeon-specific MyData industry ecosystem
  • Hosting of international Fourth Industrial Revolution exhibition
• 03Implementation of Smart Living Lab platform

  • Implementation of living lab platform with private sector participation to address and solve urban and social problems

  • Proof-of-concept program for solutions to social problems with public participation
  • Development of an ICT-based social problem solution ecosystem

Strategy 2: Advancement of new growth industries

• 04Development of state-of-the-art data/ AI-based industries

  • Infrastructure development to foster state-of-the-art industries

  • Fostering of data-based AI startups
  • Development of INNOPOLIS DAEDEOK Convergence R&D Innovation Center
  • Advancement of support foundation for process innovation in smart additive manufacturing
  • Fostering of IoT-based smart center industry
  • Development of drone industry center
• 05Development of a global bio-hub

  • Development of ecosystems for bioindustry fostering

  • Establishment of Daejeon’s own bio-venture entrepreneurship support agency
  • Establishment of foundation for fostering biomedicine unicorns
• 06Building an ecosystem for technologi cally innovative entrepreneurship

  • Improving access to entrepreneurship information and technology commercialization

  • Development of startup towns in each region
  • Comprehensive technology commercialization support for innovative growth enterprises

Strategy 3: Digital infrastructure and governance building

• 07Building data-centered digital urban infrastructure

  • Platform building and professional manpower training for data gathering, processing and use

  • Smart policy communication and decision platform development
  • Development of virtual convergence space for modern cultural heritage in old town district
  • Implementation of data-based digital twin platform
  • Operation of ICT innovation square
  • Operation of “Digital Competency Center” for citizens
• 08Establishment of governance for public-private cooperation

  • Building and engaging in collaborative networks among government-funded research institutes, universities, innovation agencies and experts

  • Establishment and operation of Daejeon Institute of Science & Technology for Enterprise and People
  • Development of platform for science and technology professionals and entrepreneurs
  • Development of Priming Plaza