administrative integration

[2026-03-31]South Korea Sets Special Regulations for Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Special City Launch

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The South Korean government is drafting special regulations for the launch of Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Special City.
These regulations define operational standards across administration, education, urban development, and industry.
The draft will be open for public comment from March 31 to May 11, ahead of the city’s official launch on July 1.

[2026-01-17]Korean Government to Support Up to 20 Trillion Won for Metropolitan Integration and Relocation of Public Institutions

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The Korean government will provide up to 20 trillion won over four years to promote administrative integration among metropolitan local governments and prioritize the relocation of public institutions.
Special integrated cities will receive status and autonomy comparable to Seoul, with measures to boost industry and incentives for local growth.
A fiscal decentralization task force has been launched to discuss detailed plans, positioning administrative integration as a key strategy for balanced national development.