PART 04 [SDF2025] Prof. Kim Kyung-min: “Greater Seoul Metropolitan Area Drives Korea” 2025.11.13 All Videos
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"The Competitiveness of the Greater Seoul Metropolitan Area Is the Competitiveness of Korea No one disputes that the competitiveness of Silicon Valley is directly tied to the competitiveness of the United States. However, in South Korea, discussions about strengthening the competitiveness of Seoul―and more broadly, Mega-Seoul―often face criticism for allegedly undermining balanced regional development. Such a view, however, is inappropriate when considering other countries’ experiences in transitioning to knowledge-based industries and implementing strategies for global metropolitan development. Amid accelerating changes in industrial paradigms and transportation innovation, it is essential to explore the spatial strategies necessary for the future. This lecture examines South Korea’s spatial policies, discusses strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Mega-Seoul in connection with Seoul’s global standing, and simultaneously proposes principles for fostering regional metropolitan areas."