Legal Basis
Mandatory establishment of "Seoul Metropolitan City Regional Balanced Development Plan" in 5-year units
Background and Characteristics
Background
To ensure that previously fragmented and less synergistic balanced development policies can be implemented consistently and effectively within a comprehensive framework, it is necessary to establish a strategic foundation.
Characteristics
A conceptual top-tier five-year strategic plan that provides direction for balanced development across all areas of Seoul's municipal governance while pursuing integrated improvement of deteriorated residential environments.
Directions for Establishing the Regional Balanced Development Plan
- Physical Balanced Development
- Even distribution of major urban functions
currently concentrated in Southeastern region and
downtown across the entire city
- Future-oriented Jobs
- Promotion of comprehensive regional
vitality enhancement measures including social equity,
fair opportunities, and accessibility to economic opportunities
- Emotional Living Spaces
- Enhancing the implementation of balanced
development policies by strengthening the coordination function and
embedding balanced development values into major city policies
Structure of the Regional Balanced Development Plan
Framework
Consists of 88 implementation tasks across 5 major areas (industry/jobs, living SOC, housing, transportation, education) and implementation enhancement measures for resolving regional gaps and characteristic development
- VISION
- Seoul, A Balanced City of Fairness and Coexistence
- GOAL
- Balanced development through resolving regional disparities
Promotion of region-specific development utilizing local resources
Promotion Strategies and Policy Tasks
- Industry and
Jobs Foundation - Fostering regional economic innovation hubs
and strategic industries - Expanding self-sufficient commercial and
job bases utilizing local resources
- Expansion of Living SOC for
Balanced Development - Realizing walkable living zones through
resolving living SOC imbalances - Responding to future
living SOC demands
- Resolving Transportation
Disparities - Expanding public transportation
infrastructure in vulnerable areas - Improving inter-regional mobility
- Improving Residential Environment
for Resident Satisfaction - Expanding housing supply
for residential stability - Improving residential environment
through customized support
- Providing Equal
Educational Opportunities - Creating an educational city regardless of
region or generation - Improving educational infrastructure
Implementation Enhancement Measures
- ResourcesEstablishing implementation plans for metropolitan utilization of public contribution resources
- Preliminary ReviewImplementing balanced development impact assessment system to strengthen policy coordination
- Management EnhancementMonitoring and evaluation for balanced development policy performance management
| Implementation Strategies | Policy Tasks |
|---|---|
| Industry and Jobs |
Creating Industry and Job Foundations
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| Living SOC |
Expanding Balanced Development-based Living SOC
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| Transportation |
Resolving Regional Transportation Disparities
|
| Housing |
Improving Residential Environment to Meet Resident Needs
|
| Education |
Providing Equal Educational Opportunities
|
| Implementation Enhancement Measures |
|
Major Contents by 5 Areas
Industry and Jobs
1. Development of Regional Innovation Hubs Based on Local Characteristics
| Northwest Region | Creating an economic center specializing in media and 4th industry centered on Sangam DMC |
|---|---|
| Southwest Region | Creating an economic hub belt connecting Yeongdeungpo and Geumcheon |
| Northeast Region | Developing Changdong and Sanggye area as a jobs and cultural center for 4.8 million in the metropolitan northeastern area |
| Southeast Region | Creating an international commercial center for global business |
| Central Region | Creating international business hub, urban green networks, and cultural landmarks |
2. Expanding Self-sufficient Commercial and Job Base Using Local Resources
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Distribution of commercial areas focusing on non-Gangnam regions
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Establishing regional self-sufficient job bases utilizing local resources like markets and universities mainly distributed in non-Gangnam areas
Living SOC
1. Realizing Walkable Living Zones through Resolving SOC Imbalances
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Creating 5-minute distance sports environments from home
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Building a city where all citizens can reach libraries within 10 minutes walking distance
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Creating environments for accessible park services throughout Seoul
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Achieving 50% usage rate and facility ratio for public daycare centers
2. Establishing Future Response Strategies for Living SOC in Response to Demographic and Social Change
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Developing strategies responding to changes in civic life and urban space for life-related SOC infrastructure
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Strengthening infectious disease response capacity through public medical infrastructure expansion
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Expanding elderly welfare facilities for super-aged society
Transportation Sector
1. Improving Public Transportation Accessibility and Convenience for Underserved Areas
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Focusing on urban railway lines in railway-isolated and underdeveloped areas
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Adjusting bus routes and expanding village buses for transportation-vulnerable areas
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Building last-mile mobility infrastructure in transportation-vulnerable areas
2. Improving Inter-regional Mobility by Improving Congestion and Connectivity
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Resolving congestion in southwest region through customized improvements through road expansions and new constructions
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Pursuing underground conversion of surface railways and arterial roads to alleviate traffic bottlenecks and urban fragmentation
Housing Sector
1. Expanding Housing Supply by Type Reflecting Residential and Regional Characteristics
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Expediting redevelopment and reconstruction through rapid integrated planning
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Expanding local facilities and functions utilizing increased floor area ratio from zoning upgrades
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Securing lacking infrastructure and expanding quality housing supply through joint development of low-rise residential lots and project units
2. Improving Residential Environment through Customized Support for Low-rise and Aging Residential Areas
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Establishing small-scale housing repair support measures for planned improvement districts including redevelopment and reconstruction
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Building public parking lots to resolve parking issues in aging residential areas
Education Sector
1. Resolving Educational Gaps through Implementation of Seoul as an Educational City for All Regions and Generations
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Supporting social mobility through restoration of educational ladder with high-quality educational content "Seoul Learn"
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Nurturing 4th industry talent through youth employment academy providing practical digital field training
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Operating Seoul Citizens' University to bridge the information gap for middle-aged citizens and realize lifelong learning city
2. Improving School, Children, and Youth Cultural and Sports Infrastructure
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Promoting resolution of educational gaps and balanced development through expansion of youth cultural and recreational facilities in areas lacking youth facilities