# Pohang earthquake safety center construction > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pohang-earthquake-safety-center-construction > Updated: 2026-09-27T02:54:55.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. South Korean authorities have announced plans to construct the Pohang Earthquake Safety Comprehensive Center at the former geothermal power research site associated with the 2017 Pohang earthquake. The project is funded by a 22 billion won national budget. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), Gyeongsangbuk-do, and Pohang City. This agreement aims to resolve previous administrative delays by defining specific roles: the Ministry will oversee construction, while the KMA will manage operations once the facility is complete. The center is intended to function as a hub for earthquake observation, seismic activity research, and data analysis. It will also feature exhibition and education spaces to improve public disaster response capabilities. Construction is slated to begin at the end of 2026, with a projected completion date in the first half of 2028. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Pohang to build earthquake safety center at former geothermal site South Korea will build a 22 billion won Earthquake Safety Comprehensive Center at the former Pohang geothermal site, scheduled for completion in early 2028 to enhance seismic research and public safety. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pohang-to-build-earthquake-safety-center-at-former-geothermal-site ### 2026-09-23: South Korea to build earthquake safety center in Pohang South Korea will build a 22 billion won Earthquake Safety Comprehensive Center at the 2017 Pohang earthquake's geothermal site, aiming for completion by early 2028. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-to-build-earthquake-safety-center-in-pohang --- Cite as: Pohang earthquake safety center construction. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pohang-earthquake-safety-center-construction