Earlier construction start for third-phase new towns — new candidate sites for Seoul urban complex development projects to be announced this month
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it will bring forward the start of construction on major sites, including the third-phase new towns, by 1 to 2 years, and will announce new candidate sites for urban complex development projects in Seoul this month.
Key facts
| Third-phase new towns and other major sites | Construction on major sites to start 1 to 2 years earlier |
|---|---|
| Seoul urban complex development projects | New candidate sites to be announced this month |
| Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport report to the President on key tasks for the second half of the year (July 16, 2026) |
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On July 16, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport reported its key tasks for the second half of the year to the President, saying it will bring forward the start of construction on major sites, including the third-phase new towns (3기 신도시), by 1 to 2 years, and that it will announce new candidate sites for urban complex development projects (도심복합사업) in Seoul this month. The ministry will focus on 'four reforms and four strategies' to reduce people's housing worries and travel difficulties.
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FAQ
How much earlier will construction on the third-phase new towns start?
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it will bring forward the start of construction on major sites, including the third-phase new towns, by 1 to 2 years.