# South Korea delays public institution relocation roadmap > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-regional-public-institution-relocation-efforts > Updated: 2026-08-25T06:22:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3. South Korean regional governments are intensifying efforts to secure public institutions as the government prepares to release its second-phase relocation roadmap. While originally expected to be discussed during a cabinet meeting on August 25, the plan was removed from the agenda to allow for further public consultation and review of target institutions. Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yun-deok stated that the government now expects to outline a plan around October or November. The relocation process aims to move approximately 350 institutions to innovation cities to promote balanced regional development, though the Minister noted that “not all entities will be relocated.” The delay follows significant pushback from labor unions. The Financial Labor Union has threatened a general strike in early September, arguing that maintaining financial institutions in Seoul is essential for industrial concentration. Other unions have criticized the government for failing to sufficiently consider the “unique legal and functional characteristics” of specific institutions during the planning process. Prior to this delay, regional strategies had become increasingly specialized. Chungcheongbuk-do identified 40 target institutions, Sangju focused on agriculture and bio-sciences, and Daegu advocated for criteria recognizing its strengths in AI and semiconductors. In the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City, the target list expanded to 45 institutions, specifically targeting entities related to semiconductors and AI. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: South Korea delays second phase of public institution relocation South Korea has delayed its plan to relocate public institutions to regional areas, with a new announcement expected in October or November following labor union opposition and the need for public consultation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-delays-second-phase-of-public-institution-relocation ### 2026-08-23: South Korean regions compete for public institution relocation South Korean municipalities are competing to attract public institutions ahead of the government's second relocation plan, while Jeonnam-Gwangju undergoes administrative restructuring. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-provinces-compete-for-public-institution-relocation ### 2026-08-20: South Korean regions push for strategic public institution relocation South Korean regional authorities and civic groups are pushing for strategic relocation of public institutions, emphasizing regional industry strengths and inter-city cooperation to ensure balanced nationalنمية 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-regions-push-for-strategic-public-institution-relocation --- Cite as: South Korea delays public institution relocation roadmap. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-regional-public-institution-relocation-efforts