South Korea to Establish Presidential Office in Sejong by 2029, Relocating 350 Institutions from Seoul
South Korea's government announced plans to establish a presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong by August 2029. This move is part of a broader strategy to decentralize power and reduce the dominance of the Seoul metropolitan region. Approximately 350 public institutions are slated for relocation from Seoul, with the process beginning in 2027. Additionally, an extra National Assembly building is projected to be completed in Sejong by 2033. Prime Minister Han Seong-sook stated that these measures aim to address the concentration of population, capital, businesses, and infrastructure in the capital region, while other parts of the country face demographic decline. The government intends to prioritize central government agencies with the largest scale or relocation impact for the initial phase of moves. Amendments to the law governing Sejong's development will be sought to allow the relocation of ministries currently excluded, such as the Justice Ministry and the Gender Equality Ministry. The ... 
