Achievements in Mixed-Use Development and Floor Area Ratio Easing... Changwon City Gains Nationwide Recognition for Regulatory Innovation

Easing Regulations in Aging Industrial Complexes Spurs Mixed-Use Development and Private Investment
Recognized for Improving Residential Conditions for Young People and Enhancing Industrial Competitiveness

Changwon Special City has garnered nationwide attention for its regulatory innovation in quasi-industrial zones.

On November 25, the city received the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award (Encouragement Award) at the 2025 Local Regulatory Innovation Best Practices Competition, held at the Sejong Convention Center International Conference Hall.

Changwon Special City Wins Minister of the Interior and Safety Award at the 2025 Local Regulatory Innovation Best Practices Competition

The Local Regulatory Innovation Best Practices Competition is a national event held annually since 2018 to share outstanding cases that have alleviated business difficulties and reduced public inconvenience through regulatory improvement.

This year, out of 106 cases identified in the first preliminary round, a total of 17 were ultimately selected as best practices following a joint review by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and local governments, as well as an expert evaluation.

Changwon City received the ministerial commendation for its regulatory innovation in quasi-industrial zones aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of aging industrial complexes.

The quasi-industrial zone of the Changwon National Industrial Complex has long faced persistent issues such as facility deterioration and the outflow of young people, due to a rigid regulatory system including restrictions on land use, floor area ratio, building height, and parcel-by-parcel development limitations.

To address these challenges, Changwon City lowered regulatory barriers by promoting a revision of the district unit plan that allows for mixed-use development, increases floor area ratio in connection with public contributions, and relaxes height restrictions.

This initiative was recognized as a best practice, as it is expected to lead to the revitalization of high-density mixed-use development, encourage private investment, improve residential conditions for young people, create new landmarks, and enhance the competitiveness of the industrial complex.

Hwang Sunbok, Legal Affairs Officer of Changwon City, stated, "We will focus on correcting unreasonable regulations so that citizens can feel the changes and businesses can regain their vitality," adding, "We look forward to active proposals from citizens and businesses so that voices from the field can lead to regulatory innovation."

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