[2025 Audit] Kim Dongyeon: "Adjusting Timing of Public Institution Relocation to the North and Preparing Supplementary Measures"

Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, has stated that he will "adjust the timing" regarding the relocation of public institutions under the province to the northern region. He also promised to prepare supplementary measures for the relocation.

On the 21st, Governor Kim attended the National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee audit on Gyeonggi Province, held at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Office. In response to a question from Assemblyman Seo Beomsoo of the People Power Party regarding the relocation of public institutions, he said, "There are pros and cons to the relocation of public institutions, but Gyeonggi Province also faces severe regional imbalances. Considering the continuity and predictability of administration and policy, we will proceed with the previously announced relocation plan as is."

He further emphasized, "Given the growth potential of the northern region, there will be short-term financial costs, but we will continue to push forward. However, we will adjust the timing of the relocation of public institutions."

Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, is responding at the National Assembly’s audit on Gyeonggi Province held at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Office on the 21st. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

He also said, "We will prepare supplementary measures, taking into account issues related to the relocation."

Previously, Assemblyman Seo Beomsoo argued, "Of the 16 public institutions in Gyeonggi Province, five have already been relocated. The major ones remaining are Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Development Corporation and Gyeonggi Credit Guarantee Foundation, which also need to be moved. These institutions moved into Gwanggyo Gyeonggi Convergence Town in 2024, and if they have to move again, it would not only be a waste of budget but also face strong opposition from employees, and the effect of regional relocation would not be significant."

Gyeonggi Province has decided to relocate major institutions to the northern region by 2028 as part of its balanced regional development policy.

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