Gwangju–South Jeolla merger moves ahead despite snags

The planned integration of Gwangju and South Jeolla Province has entered a crucial phase following the National Assembly’s passage of a special merger support law, though several key issues remain unresolved ahead of the scheduled launch. The approval makes the southwestern region the only area in Korea where administrative integration talks are actively moving toward realization. However, sensitive matters, including the scale of central government support and the location of major administrati

By The Korea Herald