South Korea to move foreign, unification and defense ministries to Sejong by 2031
The foreign, unification and defense ministries will be transferred from Seoul to Sejong by 2031 as part of a broader relocation of about 10,000 public employees.
The interior ministry announced that three major ministries will leave Seoul for the administrative city of Sejong, a move slated for completion by 2031. This follows a decision made last month to begin shifting various government bodies to Sejong starting next year. The plan will affect nearly 10,000 civil servants across the agencies involved.
Why it matters
Shifting key ministries to Sejong reshapes South Korea's administrative geography and impacts thousands of civil servants.
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