On June 24, the ministry announced the launch of a site selection process for the new headquarters, targeting local governments in Busan. Last December, the ministry relocated to Busan by leasing two private buildings. The new headquarters aims to enhance the ministry's role in fostering the southern marine capital region.
The ministry notified local governments in Busan about the site selection plan. Applications for potential sites will be accepted from July 29 to 31, with a decision expected in August. The goal is to complete the new headquarters by 2030.
Eligible sites must be at least 10,000 square meters in area and capable of supporting a building with a total floor area of over 50,000 square meters.
The ministry plans to form a site selection committee composed of experts from various fields to evaluate criteria such as land availability, utilization conditions, and the site's connection to the marine capital initiative. The final site will be selected by early August.
After the site selection, the ministry will finalize the scale of the new headquarters and secure design funding within this year, aiming for completion in 2030.
Hwang Seong-o, head of the ministry's operational support division, stated, "The establishment of the new headquarters is significant as it will serve as a key hub for leading the era of the Arctic Route. Once the site is selected, we will proceed with the construction without delay."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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