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Functions of Sejong

Seat of Government

The Korean Government finished relocation of 37 executive ministries and organizations in 2014. The number of relocated officials exceeds 13,000.
The Korean Government finished relocation of 37 executive ministries and organizations in 2014. The number of relocated officials exceeds 13,000.
Phase Executive Ministry Affiliated Organization
Phase 1
~ 2012
Office for Government Policy Coordination
Prime Minister’s Secretariat
Tax Tribunal
Ministry of Strategy and Finance Korea Lottery Commission
Korea Fair Trade Commission -
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport National Land Expropriation Commission
Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Korean Maritime Safety Tribunal
Ministry of Environment National Environmental Dispute Resolution Commission
Ministry for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs -
National Agency for Administrative City Construction -
- Sejong Government Buildings Management Office
Phase 2
~2013
Ministry of Health and Welfare -
Ministry of Employment and Labor National Labor Relations Commission
Minimum Wage Council
Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Appeal Committee
Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Board of Patriots and Veterans Entitlement
Ministry of Education Appeal Commission for Teachers
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Korean Culture and Information Service
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Planning Office of Free Economic Zones
Office of Regional Economic Development
Korea Trade Commission
Korea Electricity Commission
Phase 3
~2014
Ministry of Government Legislation -
Anti-corruption and Civil Rights Commission -
- Korea Post
National Tax Service -
- Government Broadcasting Service

International Business Hub

This area will be the central business district of the city with cultural abundance. International organizations, businesses and many cultural facilities will be located. The National Library of Sejong, Presidential Archives and Sejong Convention Center are already built and have become the most visited public spaces in the city.

Local Administration

Surrounding the new City Hall built in 2015, more local government offices will be located such as the Office of Education, post office, police station, and tax office.

University and Research

As 16 national research institutes in the area will increase the city’s research capacity, many top-notch universities home and abroad show interest in having their campus in the city. A cluster of university, industry and research institute will be the center of innovation and creativity.

Health Care and Welfare

Citizens and tourists will be able to get access to high-quality medical treatment and welfare services in this area.

High Technology Industry

Proximity to Osong Biotechnology Cluster and Daedeok Innopolis make the city an ideal site for knowledge-based businesses.