# Goseong County regional development initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/goseong-county-regional-development-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-26T02:40:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Goseong County has introduced several local initiatives aimed at regional development and welfare. In August 2026, the county announced a legislative notice for an ordinance to provide university tuition support for local students under the age of 34. This program, intended to reduce educational costs and foster regional talent, aims to cover tuition amounts remaining after national scholarships and grants are applied. The initiative is expected to be implemented in stages, potentially beginning with third and fourth-year students in 2027.

In September 2026, the county established new investment subsidy standards to support businesses that fall outside metropolitan-level support systems. Approved by the Investment Attraction Committee, these financial incentives include location subsidies for land purchases in industrial complexes, facility subsidies for large-scale investments, and employment and training subsidies to encourage job creation. The county plans to monitor employment levels for three years following subsidy disbursement to ensure long-term stability.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Gokseong County introduces new investment subsidies for local businesses

Gokseong County has launched independent investment subsidies of up to 1.2 billion won per company to support businesses excluded from metropolitan-level aid and to boost local industrial complex occupancy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gokseong-county-introduces-new-investment-subsidies-for-local-businesses

### 2026-08-27: Goseong County announces university tuition support ordinance

Goseong County is moving forward with an ordinance to provide university tuition support for local students under 34, aiming for a phased rollout starting in 2027 to ease the burden of educational expenses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goseong-county-announces-university-tuition-support-ordinance

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Cite as: Goseong County regional development initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/goseong-county-regional-development-initiatives
