Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Seoul housing market shifts amid tax reform and demand moves

37 clusters · 25 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Seoul apartment average prices exceed 1.6 billion won

Seoul’s housing market continues to face volatility driven by supply shortages and tax reforms. A significant disconnect persists between government policy and market reality; for instance, deposit requirements for the ‘

South Korean urban redevelopment and revitalization

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea launches 2027 urban regeneration project applications

South Korean authorities are implementing various initiatives to modernize aging districts and revitalize declining urban areas. In the Seoul metropolitan area, local governments are advancing residential redevelopment.

Goyang City urban development and infrastructure requests

5 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Goyang City to remodel Goyang Stadium for 15 billion KRW

Goyang Mayor Min Kyung-sun has engaged in ongoing discussions with central government officials to transition Goyang from a residential suburb into a self-sufficient city. Initial efforts focused on expanding transportat

POSCO E&C apartment remodeling market expansion

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: POSCO E&C leads South Korean remodeling market with 14.3 trillion won in orders

POSCO E&C has expanded its technological and market presence in the South Korean apartment remodeling sector. The company first received certification from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for its ‘Anwo

Google map service expansion in South Korea

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Google blurs South Korean military sites to enable high-precision map export

Google is working to introduce turn-by-turn navigation to South Korea, addressing a long-standing service gap caused by national security laws. For nearly two decades, the Act on the Establishment and Management of Spati

T’way Air rebranding to Trinity Air

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Trinity Airlines revamps in-flight meals for new service model

South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air announced a rebranding to ‘Trinity Air’, scheduled to begin operations under the new name on September 10. While the airline’s IATA code, flight numbers, and schedules remain uncha

Jeju Air market expansion and passenger growth

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Jeju Air leads Gimpo-Jeju route market share with 20.7%

Jeju Air has demonstrated significant growth and market expansion across both international and domestic routes. On its China-bound routes, the airline surpassed 5.18 million cumulative passengers as of July 2024, captur

South Korea advances tax reforms and housing supply measures

8 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korea launches 500 billion won land purchase to boost housing supply

The South Korean government is advancing tax reforms and supply-side measures to stabilize a volatile housing market. Central to the reform is the tightening of the long-term holding special deduction, which would elimin

South Korea roadmap for 350 public institution relocation

6 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Korea announces principles for second phase of public institution relocation

The South Korean government is proceeding with a major plan to relocate approximately 350 public institutions and several central agencies from the Seoul metropolitan area to Sejong City to promote balanced national deve

Ansan City urban development and infrastructure projects

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Ansan City approves smart city plan for Singil 2 district

Ansan City is advancing several urban development and infrastructure initiatives. The city has secured the legal authority to act as a joint implementer for the Ansan Line undergrounding and integrated development projec

South Korea tax reforms and housing supply efforts

22 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Gyeonggi Province proposes 13 reforms to accelerate housing supply

The 2026 real-estate tax reform in South Korea continues to face political and public backlash. While the administration aims to shift taxation toward residency-based benefits, residents in areas like Seocho-gu have expr

Seoul housing supply and Yongsan Park dispute evolves

10 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Seoul housing supply plans face delays amid ministerial change

The dispute over housing supply and land use in Seoul has intensified, specifically regarding the utilization of Yongsan Park. While Mayor Oh Se-hoon argues the park must remain a protected green axis, the Ministry of La

Homeplus rehabilitation plan approved by court

26 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Homeplus rehabilitation plan triggers support for workers and small businesses

The Seoul Bankruptcy Court has approved the rehabilitation plan for Homeplus, marking a milestone after 18 months of proceedings. The plan secured 100% approval from secured creditors and shareholders, and 75.9% approval

Controversy surrounding YouTuber Park We

7 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Disability rights group offers solidarity to YouTuber Park We

South Korean YouTuber Park We, creator of the channel ‘Weracle’, has faced significant public backlash following the release of CCTV footage depicting a wheelchair accident on a KTX train. The footage showed a social ser

South Korean railway and infrastructure expansion

4 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: South Korean metropolitan regions lobby for inclusion in 5th National Railway Plan

South Korean officials and regional leaders are focusing on expanding railway infrastructure to support housing and regional development. Initially, the government emphasized accelerating the completion of the three GTX

South Korean pedal misapplication prevention initiatives

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Suwon City to support elderly drivers with pedal misoperation prevention devices

South Korea has introduced regulatory and local support frameworks to address traffic accidents caused by pedal misapplication. On August 27, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport established new certificati

Jin Air merger with Air Busan and Air Seoul

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Jin Air to merge with Air Busan and Air Seoul

Hanjin Group’s low-cost carriers—Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul—have approved a three-way merger to form a single entity under the Jin Air name. The integration, scheduled to officially launch on March 17, 2027, follo

South Korea housing supply: Greenbelt vs. urban redev

11 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Korea housing permits and construction rise amid supply gaps

The South Korean government and the Seoul Metropolitan Government continue to pursue divergent strategies to address housing supply. The central government is advancing a plan to provide 230,000 additional units by 2030,

Gwangju military airport relocation to Muan County

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Muan designated as candidate for national industrial complex

Discussions regarding the relocation of the Gwangju military airport to Muan County have progressed through negotiations over industrial development and financial support. Initially, Gwangju Mayor Min Hyung-bae proposed

South Korean transportation infrastructure evolution

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: South Korea bus routes and terminals decline amid rail expansion

South Korea is navigating a significant shift in its national transportation landscape, characterized by the expansion of rail networks and the simultaneous decline of bus services. Data indicates a substantial reducti

South Korean cabinet reshuffle under President Lee

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Lee Hyung-il nominated as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister

President Lee Jae-myung has initiated a major cabinet reshuffle across six ministries, including Justice, Defense, Land, Infrastructure and Transport, SMEs and Startups, and Gender Equality and Family. The move is interp

Incheon International Airport eviction dispute

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Incheon International Airport faces security and travel safety updates

The human rights group Homeless Action has called for the immediate withdrawal of eviction orders issued by the Incheon International Airport Corporation against individuals living at the airport. The group argues that h

South Korean parking regulation amendments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: South Korea implements stricter penalties for parking obstructions

South Korea has implemented new amendments to the Parking Lot Act and its enforcement decree to address parking obstructions and vehicle abandonment. Effective August 28, the regulations allow local governments to autho

South Korean infrastructure development projects

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Chungcheong Metropolitan Union proposes major road and rail projects

The South Korean government has approved several major national highway and local road construction projects as part of the ‘6th National Highway and Local Road Construction Plan (2026–2030). In Gyeongsangnam-do, nine pr

South Korea high-speed rail merger and integration

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: South Korea to integrate high-speed rail services on September 1

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission approved the merger of state-run Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) with SR Corp, the operator of the Super Rapid Train (SRT). The deal transfers SR’s operations to KORAIL and gives t

Yongin semiconductor industrial development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Yongin road improvement project passes feasibility study

Yongin city officials are working to accelerate major semiconductor projects involving Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to maintain a global lead in the memory chip sector. Mayor Lee Sang-il has called for expedited land

Public institution relocation efforts in Jinju

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Gyeongsangnam-do officials seek relocation of public institutions to Jinju

In Gyeongsangnam-do, officials and citizens are actively campaigning for the relocation of public institutions to Jinju to complete the Jinju Innovation City. Approximately 2,000 citizens held a resolution rally to adv

Daegu economic restructuring and regional integration

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: South Korean local leaders propose regional development reforms

Daegu Mayor Chu Kyung-ho has proposed a vision for economic restructuring and regional integration to enhance competitiveness. Chu supports the integration of Daegu and Gyeongbuk, arguing that current administrative boun

Muan International Airport Jeju Air crash investigation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Ministry of Land officials referred to prosecution over Muan Airport crash cover-up

Following the December 29, 2024, crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 at Muan International Airport, which resulted in 179 deaths, investigations have focused on safety regulation violations and government negligence. On the

South Korea accelerates housing delivery and land repurpose

8 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: South Korea expands PF site conversion to LH rental housing

In early July 2026, President Lee Jae‑myung appointed former presidential secretary Lee Seong‑hoon as president of Korea Land & Housing Corp (LH), ending an eight‑month vacancy. Lee was sworn in on 6 July and reiterated