South Korea Accelerates Relocation of Government Agencies From Seoul to Sejong

South Korea Planning Major Overhaul of State-Run Energy Firms

South Korea has announced a major restructure of state-run energy and transport companies, part of a broader overhaul of public institutions that’s aimed at cutting costs and improving competitiveness.

By Hyunbin Kim

South Korea to open Sejong presidential office by 2029, move 350 institutions from Seoul - The Straits Times

South Korea to open Sejong presidential office by 2029, move 350 institutions from Seoul  The Straits Times

South Korea hastens relocations of government bodies outside of Seoul

The Seoul capital region accounts for just 12% of South Korea's land but 53% of national gross domestic product.

S. Korea to relocate administrative bodies out of Greater Seoul starting 2027

South Korea on Thursday announced its plans to relocate administrative bodies including the National Assembly, ministries and state-run institutions out of the Greater Seoul area, in line with the Lee Jae Myung administration’s pledge for balanced growth. Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said that most of South Korea's 350 state-run agencies in the Seoul metropolitan area will be moving out of the region with "minimal" exceptions, starting next year, in line with ongoing plans to complete construct

By The Korea Herald

South Korea accelerates bid to put government bodies outside of Seoul

Gov't to merge, restructure state-run firms, guarantee job security

SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The government said Thursday it will carry out a majo...

By Kang Yoon-seung