Ministry of Land lifts development restriction zones, selects 15 'National and Regional Strategy Projects' in Non-Capital Areas
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport selects 15 national and regional strategy projects in non-capital areas for 2025 and officially begins the process of lifting development restriction zones (GB). This selection aims to foster regionally specialized industries and revitalize the local economy, expecting a balanced development effect.
In particular, the Busan area includes regional strategy projects such as Haeundae Advanced Science Park, the second Eco Delta City in Gangseo-gu, and the Northeast Asia Logistics Platform (Triport Complex Logistics District) as exception projects for the total volume of lifted development restriction zones. For detailed information related to this, please refer to the post below.
Introducing the green belt lifting projects in Changwon City and Jinyeong, Gimhae, Gyeongnam.
Details about the Jinhae New Port hinterland area, the urban convergence R&D complex in Changwon, and the Jinyeong Tech-Up general industrial complex can be found in the post below.
Lifting of Development Restrictions, A Turning Point for Local Economic Revitalization
The Ministry of Land presented a plan for the lifting of development restrictions at a public discussion held in Ulsan last February and proposed ways to lift restrictions in development restriction zones for balanced development in non-capital regions. Since then, related guidelines have been amended and regulations have been established to allow lifting in areas rated 1 and 2 for environmental assessments by designating alternative sites.
This selection of projects was finalized after 33 project applications were received from six regions including Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, Ulsan, and Changwon, followed by professional evaluations and deliberations in the State Council. This process carries significant meaning as a new turning point for regional development.
As a result, it is expected that the development of non-capital regions will be significantly promoted.
The national and regional strategy project sites selected by the Ministry of Land total 15, and these areas are expected to contribute significantly to economic development in the future. The selected areas include ▲ Busan Northeast Asia Logistics Platform, second Eco Delta City, Advanced Science Park ▲ Daegu relocation of agricultural and fishery wholesale market ▲ Gwangju Future Vehicle National Industrial Complex ▲ Jangseong Nano 2nd General Industrial Complex ▲ Damyang 2nd General Industrial Complex ▲ Daejeon Nano Semiconductor National Industrial Complex ▲ Ulsan Hydrogen Fusion Valley Industrial Complex and U-Valley General Industrial Complex ▲ Seongan and Yaksas General Industrial Complex ▲ Changwon Jinhae New Port Hinterland Area, Urban Convergence Technology Complex and Urban Living Complex ▲ Gimhae Jinyeong General Industrial Complex.
In particular, Busan City plans to lift 10 million pyeong of greenbelt and promote the creation of the Northeast Asia Logistics Platform and the second Eco Delta City. Plans are also in place to build an Advanced Science Park in Haeundae. These projects were announced in a post published in June 2024. The development of Busan is expected to have a positive impact on the regional economy.
Selected Areas for National and Regional Strategy Projects in Non-Capital Areas
| Category | Project Name | Location | Area of GB Lifted (㎡) | Project Duration | Project Cost (KRW) | Project Implementer | Main Content |
| Busan Area | Northeast Asia Logistics Platform, Second Eco Delta City, Advanced Science Park | Busan Gangseo·Haeundae | 16,331,294 | ‘24~’37 | 15 trillion 6,444 billion | Busan Urban Corporation, Korea Water Resources Corporation | Logistics Complex, Water-Friendly Zone, Advanced Industry |
| Daegu Area | Relocation of Agricultural and Fishery Wholesale Market | Daegu Dalseong | 278,026 | ‘22~’31 | 4,099 billion | Daegu Mayor | Relocation of wholesale market |
| Gwangju Area | Future Vehicle National Industrial Complex, Nano 2nd General Industrial Complex, Damyang 2nd General Industrial Complex | Gwangju·Jeonnam Jangseong·Damyang | 4,873,366 | ‘23~’31 | 1 trillion 7,606 billion | Gwangju Urban Corporation, Industrial Complex Corporation | Fostering automobile and nano industries |
| Daejeon Area | Nano Semiconductor National Industrial Complex | Daejeon Yuseong | 3,644,058 | ‘22~’30 | 3 trillion 6,980 billion | LH, Daejeon Urban Corporation | Nano semiconductor, aerospace |
| Ulsan Area | Hydrogen Fusion Valley, U-Valley General Industrial Complex, Seongan·Yaksas General Industrial Complex | Ulsan Nam·Uljung·Jung | 6,622,025 | ‘23~’32 | 2 trillion 3,400 billion | Ulsan Urban Corporation | Hydrogen industry, eco-friendly energy |
| Changwon Area | Jinhae New Port Hinterland Area, Urban Convergence Technology Complex, Urban Living Complex | Changwon Jinhae·Uichang·Masanhyewon | 9,586,182 | ‘25~’45 | 3 trillion 1,936 billion | Changwon City | Port logistics, urban regeneration |
Balanced Development and Fostering Regional Specialized Industries
In this GB lifting project, the establishment of industrial and logistics complexes accounts for the largest portion with 10 projects. This will serve as a foundation for fostering advanced industries such as automobiles, semiconductors, hydrogen, and secondary batteries.
Through these projects, a production-inducing effect of 124.5 trillion KRW and the creation of 380,000 jobs are expected. In particular, the Gwangju Future Vehicle National Industrial Complex and the Daejeon Nano·Semiconductor National Industrial Complex are expected to speed up their project advancement in connection with the existing national industrial complex plans.
This development is expected to significantly contribute to economic growth and job creation.
Prevention of Real Estate Speculation and Project Schedule
The Ministry of Land plans to designate land transaction permit zones for the recently selected areas and monitor abnormal transactions in the real estate market. In this regard, after discussions with relevant agencies and completing administrative procedures, the plan is to begin the lifting of GB restrictions as early as 2026.
The GB lifting projects and specific development plans for the Busan, Ulsan, and Changwon areas will be detailed in separate postings. We will continuously update the development content and expected effects for each region to provide beneficial information to our readers.
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