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South Korea roadmap for 350 public institution relocation

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The South Korean government is proceeding with a major plan to relocate approximately 350 public institutions and several central agencies from the Seoul metropolitan area to Sejong City to promote balanced national development. The relocation process is scheduled to begin in 2027, utilizing leased private buildings to accelerate the transition. Key agencies, including the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, are slated for movement, supported by the planned completion of a presidential office by August 2029 and a Sejong National Assembly by 2033. Parallel to the relocation, the government has introduced a functional reform plan titled ‘Public Institution DIET 2026’. This initiative targets 109 public institutions to reduce public sector debt and streamline operations. Significant restructuring measures include merging power generation companies into ‘Korea Power’, consolidating regional port authorities into a single ‘Korea Port Corporation’, and splitting the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) into two specialized entities. In September 2026, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport established five core principles for the second phase of relocation. These principles focus on minimizing institutions remaining in the Seoul metropolitan area, concentrating placements within existing innovation cities, and linking institutions with local universities and industries. To facilitate this, the government intends to offer enhanced support, such as new long-distance relocation allowances and early relocation incentives for housing and childcare. ~~However,~~ The government plans to finalize the specific relocation plan ~~faces criticism regarding potential rushed restructuring. In regions like Incheon, concerns have been raised that~~ in the ~~integration~~ fourth quarter of ~~the Incheon Port Authority~~ 2026 following public consultation. Local governments are now actively competing for these relocations. In Chungbuk, Jincheon and ~~the absorption of the Aviation Safety Technology Institute into~~ Eumseong counties are collaborating to attract institutions, with Jincheon specifically targeting the Korea ~~Transportation Safety Authority may “undermine regional strategic industries and the specialized functions of local hubs.”~~ Sports Promotion Foundation to build a sports industry hub.

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