South Korea’s casino industry is definitely growing, and the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) is helping it become a major player in Asia. At G2E Asia @ The Philippines, CalvinAyre’s Stephanie Tower met up with Nicholas Kim, public officer for the region, who talked about the ways South Korea hopes to attract and grow integrated resorts.

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Kim began by noting the many similarities between IFEZ and the Philippines equivalent. “Incheon Free Economic Zone has a lot of similarity with Manila’s Entertainment city,” he said. “Both of them are near international airports, and also, both authority tried to recruit multiple Integrated Resorts so that we can capture the international tourism industry.”

Continuing the comparison, Kim noted that IFEZ has looked to the Philippines for lessons, as Entertainment City has proven to be a very successful model, drawing in international attention. “I really congratulate you hosting the G2E event, because hosting G2E event has a lot of meaning,” he said. “That your Manila Entertainment City is grabbing international attention right now.”