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Financial Regulator Plans Relocation from Seoul to Sejong

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The Financial Supervisory Service plans to relocate its operations from Seoul to Sejong in the second half of 2027. This move is part of a broader government plan to shift 44 central government agencies from the Seoul metropolitan area to Sejong between 2027 and 2031.

From koreatimes.co.kr

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Industry officials have expressed concern that the relocation could lead to operational inefficiencies and complicate communication between financial regulators and banks and securities firms headquartered in Seoul. Some banks are planning to adapt by increasing the use of remote communication channels.

The move is part of a broader government effort to decentralize functions concentrated in the capital area by shifting core administrative functions to the Sejong region.

From koreatimes.co.kr

Who's involved

  • Financial Supervisory ServiceThe country's top financial regulator planning the relocation.
  • SeoulThe current location of the Financial Supervisory Service.
  • SejongThe planned new location for the Financial Supervisory Service.
  • BanksFinancial institutions expressing concern over regulatory coordination.
  • Financial Services CommissionThe government agency under whose mandate the Financial Supervisory Service operates.

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