Financial regulators' potential Sejong relocation stirs unease among employees
A growing number of workers say they are uneasy about the government's move to relocate public financial institutions out of Seoul, with the list of affected organizations expected to be made public as early as next week. "It feels like it's finally happening. There have been talks about relocation before, usually around elections, but this time the government seems to be seriously pushing it,"…
Government plans to relocate key financial institutions from Seoul to Sejong are causing concern among employees, with the announcement expected by next week. Workers at state-run banks express unease, acknowledging that the decision is no longer a mere possibility, but a tangible reality. The shift is not merely about relocating homes, but also about potentially disrupting the flow of communication with businesses in Seoul.
An unnamed official at the Financial Services Commission (FSC) confirms that the move to Sejong appears to be a "done deal". They admit to grappling with the implications of the relocation, contemplating a change of residence for their families, and the need to secure a new home in Sejong. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is also likely to be among the agencies facing relocation to Sejong.
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