This study analyzied the characteristics of the industrial growth of Gwangju-Jeonnam. The results of location quotient analysis and shift-share analysis are as follows. First, the industrial growth in this region strongly depended on the national grow...
This study analyzied the characteristics of the industrial growth of Gwangju-Jeonnam. The results of location quotient analysis and shift-share analysis are as follows. First, the industrial growth in this region strongly depended on the national growth effect. This result means that there was no leading industries in the region. And this says that the main task for the development of this regional economy is the selection of key industries and developmental strategies of thoses. Second, the industrial growth in this region also depended on a small number of big enterprises strongly. This says that the developmental strategies of small and medium enterprises jointed with big enterprises of other region is important. Third, some manufacturings showed positive growth, in spite of negative national growth effect, because of positive industrial mix effect. Assembling metal-products & outfits, machinery & outfits, electrical-machinery, television & communication equipment and transport equipment are examples. This conveys implication that the selection of high-tech and high-value-added industries is important to activate the regional industry in term of long-rang plan.