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South Korean regional public institution relocation disputes

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Local leaders and lawmakers in South Korean provinces are actively resisting or negotiating the relocation of central government agencies to promote regional development. In Gyeongsangnam-do, Governor Park Wan-soo and regional Democratic Party lawmakers have called on the central government to ensure the second phase of public institution relocation aligns with local strategic industries like shipbuilding, defense, and aerospace. They specifically requested that integrated power public enterprise headquarters be moved to Gyeongnam Innovation City and expressed strong opposition to relocating the Naval Academy from Jinhae. Regional leaders are also working to secure the 2025 national budget to support projects such as small modular reactor testing centers. In Incheon, opposition to the planned relocation of the Overseas Koreans Agency to Sejong City has intensified. ~~The Ministry of the Interior~~ Residents and ~~Safety announced a phased relocation of 44 agencies starting~~ local officials in ~~2027, with~~ Yeonsu-gu have launched a large-scale signature campaign to prevent the move, noting that the agency only opened in Songdo ~~scheduled for the first half of that year. National Assembly member Bae Jun-young characterized the move as a “predatory policy” that threatens the local economy and tax base. Former Incheon~~ in June 2023. Local civic groups have met with Yeonsu-gu Mayor ~~Yoo Jeong-bok accused the government~~ Lee Jae-ho to coordinate a response, claiming a lack of ~~“betraying citizens” regarding~~ prior consultation from the ~~relocation.~~ central government. This movement coincides with local demands for a new Songdo Police Station to address public safety concerns. As the government prepares to announce the movement of approximately 350 public institutions from the Seoul metropolitan area, regional representatives are organizing to influence the process. At a forum held at the National Assembly, leaders from various innovation cities discussed strategies to maximize regional growth. Daegu Dong-gu District Mayor Woo Seong-jin emphasized attracting institutions in the advanced medical and bio sectors to leverage existing R&D infrastructure. Other regions, including Naju, Jinju, Wonju, and Jeonju, focused on improving living conditions to ensure the stable settlement of relocated employees.

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