Suncheon City Opens New City Hall, Begins Citizen-Centered Administration

14 departments begin operations... 970 employees to move in by November 10
Central park and underground parking lot to be built, with completion set for October 2027

Suncheon City in Jeonnam-Gwangju began operations at its new city hall on October 19, with 14 departments, including the General Civil Service Office, marking a fresh start for its administration.

The city will move 970 employees from 10 bureaus and 45 offices and divisions into the building in stages through November 10. To minimize inconvenience to residents, it is posting each department's opening schedule and location on its website and working to ensure the stable operation of civil service counters and administrative systems.

Suncheon Mayor Son Hunmo visits the Tax Administration Division at the new city hall to offer words of encouragement. Provided by Suncheon City.

The city is also carrying out infrastructure improvements, including widening and paving roads around the city hall and placing power lines underground. In December, it plans to begin the second phase of construction, starting with the demolition of the existing city hall and building an underground parking lot, a central park, and a structure connecting to the new city hall. The work is scheduled for completion by October 2027.

Suncheon City expects the completed project to make parking more convenient for residents and expand green spaces and areas for relaxation.

A city official said, "The new city hall is a new administrative space for residents. We will create an open city hall that residents can use conveniently and enjoy as a place to relax."

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