Sejong

Definitions

A special self-governing city and de facto administrative capital South Korea.

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“From its original “capital” title, Sejong has now been downgraded to “multifunctional administrative city”; and only 70% of government functions and ministries have⟳ been moved to the site, which is located 120 kilometres from Seoul.”

“When Yoon takes office in May, his government is expected to follow⟳ through on plans to invest⟳ heavily in new cultural, educational and medical infrastructure in Sejong. Located 125 kilometers (80 miles) south of Seoul, construction on the site planned site for the new South Korean capital began in 2007. Sejong was granted legal status as a "special self-governing city" in 2012.”

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