ASICLAND Highlights Role as a Technology Hub at the ‘Gwangju AI Fabless Cluster Conference’
▶ Gwangju steps up as an AI semiconductor testbed city—full-cycle ecosystem discussions begin
▶ ASICLAND, the first company to open a local office, signals strong commitment to the cluster
▶ Public-private collaboration in the AI semiconductor ecosystem draws attention to ASICLAND’s role
▲ Lee Jong-min, CEO of ASICLAND delivers a keynote address at the Gwangju AI Fabless Cluster Cooperation Conference.
[June 13, 2025]ASICLAND, a leading provider of ASIC design solutions (445090, CEO Lee Jong-min), solidified its role as a key private-sector partner in South Korea’s AI semiconductor industry by participating in the Gwangju AI Fabless Cluster Conference, held at the Gwangju Immersive Content Cube on June 12.
During his congratulatory remarks, CEO Lee emphasized the company’s strong commitment to expanding the technical foundation and ecosystem of the Gwangju-based AI semiconductor cluster.
The conference served as a platform for discussing strategic development of the AI semiconductor industry in Gwangju, along with fostering a full-cycle support system that empowers fabless companies with technological independence.
Key figures in attendance included Kang Gi-jung, Mayor of Gwangju, National Assembly members Cho In-cheol and Jung Jin-wook, Gwangju Information &Content Agency Director Lee Kyung-joo, AI Industry Cluster Agency Director Oh Sang-jin, Korea Fabless Industry Association President Kim Kyung-soo, and ETRI Honam Branch Director Kang Hyun-seo.
Industry leaders from both Korea and abroad—such as ASICLAND, Mobilint, DeepX, and AIM FUTURE—gathered to exchange insights on the current status of AI semiconductor development, the Gwangju cluster’s direction, and potential avenues for future collaboration.
The City of Gwangju reaffirmed its strong commitment to becoming a key base for AI semiconductor development. The city is actively planning initiatives to build a full-cycle support ecosystem and is securing government funding and partnerships to make this a reality. Strategic priorities include:
• Supporting the development of Gwangju-style AI semiconductors
• Establishing a next-generation shared-use fabless center
• Nurturing AI semiconductor talent
Participants also discussed the challenges faced by small and mid-sized fabless companies, such as rising design complexity and production costs. The need for shared IP resources, prototype validation, and advanced chiplet-based design technologies were identified as crucial, reinforcing the importance of public-private collaboration.
In his keynote, CEO Lee Jong-min stated, “AI semiconductors are a convergence point of technology, talent, and industry—and thus a core pillar of national competitiveness. Gwangju will grow into a true hub where fabless companies can focus on innovation, and building this ecosystem will require close cooperation between businesses and the region.”
ASICLAND was the first company among the cluster partners to open a local office in Gwangju. Leveraging this base, the company is actively engaging in university-industry collaborations, talent recruitment, and R&D initiatives. It is also spearheading the development of a chiplet platform to help smaller fabless firms utilize advanced design technologies while reducing complexity and costs.
As an official Value Chain Alliance (VCA) partner of TSMC—the world’s largest semiconductor foundry—ASICLAND is equipped with advanced capabilities including sub-3nm process design, chiplet-based SoCs, and CoWoS packaging. Its chiplet platform, currently under development, is expected to become a key enabler for strengthening the competitiveness of Korea’s fabless industry.
▲ Kang Gi-jung, Mayor of Gwangju and Lee Jong-min, CEO of ASICLAND, along with other attendees, pose for a commemorative photo.
ASICLAND Highlights Role as a Technology Hub at the ‘Gwangju AI Fabless Cluster Conference’
▶ Gwangju steps up as an AI semiconductor testbed city—full-cycle ecosystem discussions begin
▶ ASICLAND, the first company to open a local office, signals strong commitment to the cluster
▶ Public-private collaboration in the AI semiconductor ecosystem draws attention to ASICLAND’s role
▲ Lee Jong-min, CEO of ASICLAND delivers a keynote address at the Gwangju AI Fabless Cluster Cooperation Conference.
[June 13, 2025]ASICLAND, a leading provider of ASIC design solutions (445090, CEO Lee Jong-min), solidified its role as a key private-sector partner in South Korea’s AI semiconductor industry by participating in the Gwangju AI Fabless Cluster Conference, held at the Gwangju Immersive Content Cube on June 12.
During his congratulatory remarks, CEO Lee emphasized the company’s strong commitment to expanding the technical foundation and ecosystem of the Gwangju-based AI semiconductor cluster.
The conference served as a platform for discussing strategic development of the AI semiconductor industry in Gwangju, along with fostering a full-cycle support system that empowers fabless companies with technological independence.
Key figures in attendance included Kang Gi-jung, Mayor of Gwangju, National Assembly members Cho In-cheol and Jung Jin-wook, Gwangju Information &Content Agency Director Lee Kyung-joo, AI Industry Cluster Agency Director Oh Sang-jin, Korea Fabless Industry Association President Kim Kyung-soo, and ETRI Honam Branch Director Kang Hyun-seo.
Industry leaders from both Korea and abroad—such as ASICLAND, Mobilint, DeepX, and AIM FUTURE—gathered to exchange insights on the current status of AI semiconductor development, the Gwangju cluster’s direction, and potential avenues for future collaboration.
The City of Gwangju reaffirmed its strong commitment to becoming a key base for AI semiconductor development. The city is actively planning initiatives to build a full-cycle support ecosystem and is securing government funding and partnerships to make this a reality. Strategic priorities include:
• Supporting the development of Gwangju-style AI semiconductors
• Establishing a next-generation shared-use fabless center
• Nurturing AI semiconductor talent
Participants also discussed the challenges faced by small and mid-sized fabless companies, such as rising design complexity and production costs. The need for shared IP resources, prototype validation, and advanced chiplet-based design technologies were identified as crucial, reinforcing the importance of public-private collaboration.
In his keynote, CEO Lee Jong-min stated, “AI semiconductors are a convergence point of technology, talent, and industry—and thus a core pillar of national competitiveness. Gwangju will grow into a true hub where fabless companies can focus on innovation, and building this ecosystem will require close cooperation between businesses and the region.”
ASICLAND was the first company among the cluster partners to open a local office in Gwangju. Leveraging this base, the company is actively engaging in university-industry collaborations, talent recruitment, and R&D initiatives. It is also spearheading the development of a chiplet platform to help smaller fabless firms utilize advanced design technologies while reducing complexity and costs.
As an official Value Chain Alliance (VCA) partner of TSMC—the world’s largest semiconductor foundry—ASICLAND is equipped with advanced capabilities including sub-3nm process design, chiplet-based SoCs, and CoWoS packaging. Its chiplet platform, currently under development, is expected to become a key enabler for strengthening the competitiveness of Korea’s fabless industry.
▲ Kang Gi-jung, Mayor of Gwangju and Lee Jong-min, CEO of ASICLAND, along with other attendees, pose for a commemorative photo.