British global consulting firm Z/YEN announced the 5th World Intelligent Center (Global Smart Center) Index on May 25
Busan, ranked 77th out of 19 major cities in the world... Entered Top 20 in the world and Top 3 in Asia, ranked first in Korea
Busan City has succeeded in transforming into a digital-centered economy and has grown into an intelligent (smart) city, ranked 19th in the world (TOP) and 3rd in Asia (TOP).
Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Hyeong-joon) cites the 5th evaluation of the World Smart Centers Index (SCI: Smart Centers Index) announced on May 25, major cities around the world 77One of the most digital-centric smart cities 19위said to have risen to
* As a ranking of digital-centered smart city competitiveness in major cities around the world, Z/Yen (London, UK), a global consulting agency, announces twice a year in the first and second half of each year from 2020 ‣Utilized 136 smart-related statistical indicators
Busan, which first appeared on the rankings two years ago, is the only city that has continued to rise the most since entering the rankings, and in June 2 62위Ranked for the first time in November of the same year 41위, March 2022 27위,November 22위is rising with a steep momentum, and in this 7th evaluation, 19위Named in the World Top (Global TOP) 20enter the stomachdid.
In particular, in Asia, it ranked third after Singapore and Hong Kong,asian top(TOP)3 intelligent(smart)city', and ranked first in Korea following the previous announcement.
Looking at the overall index released this time, London and New York, the world's financial centers, ranked first and second, respectively, followed by San Francisco at third and Zurich at fourth. Among Asian cities, Singapore ranked 1th, Hong Kong 2th, Tokyo 3nd, Shanghai 4th, Seoul 6th and Beijing 10th.
※ Ranking of major cities: London (1st), New York (2nd), San Francisco (3rd), Zurich (4th), Lugano (5th), Singapore (6th), Hong Kong (10th), Tokyo (22nd) Top), Shanghai (27th), Seoul (28th), Beijing (34th), Bangkok (36th), Paris (55th), etc.
In particular, among the six evaluation items, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and financial technology (Fintech), which are the core of the 6th industrial revolution and digital economy, etc. advanced technology(technology) ranking in the fieldLooking at, it rose two places from 15th last year. 13jump updid, financial service(financial service) in the field 14enter the topAs a result, it can be seen that it is solidifying its position as an international financial center (hub) city.
In addition, among the three evaluation viewpoints of the index, ''ability to innovate(Delivery Capability)'top in(6위)leap toIt is understood that one thing had a high impact on the ranking increase.
※ Ranking by index evaluation perspective (Busan): 24th in Innovation Support, 22nd in Creative Intensity, 6th in Delivery Capability
In addition, a survey of experts in the intelligent (smart) field around the world was reflected together. reputation·Fame(reputation) in the sector 1occupy the topTherefore, it can be expected that the possibility of developing into a world-class intelligent (smart) city is higher in the future.
The fact that Busan is maintaining a large continuous upward trend is due to the fact that it has been promoted in earnest since the inauguration of Mayor Park Hyung-joon. Digital economic policy is cruising, and achieved the goal of the 'Digital Economy Innovation Strategy 2030' * to enter the world's top 20 intelligent (smart) cities early.
* Digital economy innovation strategy 2030 goal (announced in January 22.1): by 2030 ① enter the world’s top 20 intelligent (smart) cities ② nurture 2 creative digital talents ③ achieve KRW 20 trillion in annual sales of new digital industries
In addition, Lotte Shopping Co., Ltd. (intelligent logistics), Reno Industrial Co., Ltd. (semiconductor parts), Geumyang ( It is evaluated that future expectations were reflected directly or indirectly, such as attracting high-tech companies such as secondary battery) and Wins (cyber security) and promoting various digital-related projects such as the 'Busan Digital Innovation Academy'.
In addition, ▲ Haeundae Centum 2 district urban high-tech industrial complex promotion ▲ Establishment of Busan city’s quantum information technology ecosystem ▲ Operation of ‘Busan Big Data Innovation Center’ ▲ Establishment of various digital field infrastructures such as creation of ‘Green Data Center Complex’ ▲ Promotion of establishment of digital asset exchange ▲ Major intelligent planning projects (smart projects) such as creation of block chain specialized districts (clusters), etc. .
Busan Mayor Park Hyung-joon emphasized, “The transition to the digital economy, which has been promoted in earnest since taking office, is being successfully promoted, and we will continue to innovate the digital economy, fostering new industries and creating new jobs to renew Busan’s economic constitution.” He continued, "We will solidify Busan's position as a world-class intelligent (smart) city by leading digital innovation in all areas of society, from mega-scale policies such as the 2030 Busan World Expo, to policies closely related to citizens' lives, such as the creation of a 15-minute city." expressed the will.