# Seogwipo mayoral appointment and inauguration

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seogwipo-mayoral-appointment-and-inauguration
> Updated: 2026-09-28T04:58:18.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The appointment of Kim Hee-chan as the Mayor of Seogwipo was initially met with opposition from the Jeju Federation of Peasant Associations. The group called for a halt to his appointment, alleging violations of the Farmland Act regarding his acquisition and management of agricultural land. While Kim stated the land was received for farming purposes, discrepancies were noted between his management plans and actual agricultural purchases.

Despite these allegations and calls for further investigation, the Jeju Provincial Council deemed Kim suitable for the position. Kim Hee-chan was officially inaugurated as the 15th administrative mayor of Seogwipo on September 28. In his inaugural address, he emphasized a focus on revitalizing the local economy, strengthening tourism, and improving community-based services to address regional disparities.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Kim Hee-chan inaugurated as Seogwipo Mayor

Kim Hee-chan has been inaugurated as the 15th administrative mayor of Seogwipo, pledging to focus on local economic revitalization, tourism, and addressing regional development imbalances.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-hee-chan-inaugurated-as-seogwipo-mayor

### 2026-09-28: Kim Hee-chan faces appointment opposition over Farmland Act allegations

Jeju farmers are protesting the appointment of Kim Hee-chan as Seogwipo Mayor, demanding an investigation into his alleged Farmland Act violations regarding land ownership and cultivation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-hee-chan-faces-appointment-opposition-over-farmland-act-allegations

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