Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province and Busan Metropolitan City have been selected as the best local governments for architectural administration in South Korea for 2025. This recognition is attributed to their efforts to enhance the efficiency and transparency of architectural administration.
Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province and Busan Metropolitan City received high scores for their compliance with architectural regulations and the introduction of innovative administrative procedures. In particular, Gangwon was noted for its expansion of eco-friendly buildings and development of architecture that reflects regional characteristics.
Busan Metropolitan City was positively evaluated for its adoption of smart building technologies and citizen-participatory architectural administration. Both local governments plan to continue setting examples in architectural administration through ongoing improvements and developments.
This selection is expected to serve as a good example for other local governments. The government plans to continue providing various support to enhance the transparency and efficiency of architectural administration.