In Korea, towns compete to host prisons as population declines
Local governments across Korea are competing to host prisons, once widely regarded as undesirable facilities, as shrinking populations and struggling local economies prompt communities to seek new sources of jobs, residents and spending. Cheongsong and Yeongdeok counties in North Gyeongsang Province, Jecheon in North Chungcheong Province and Boeun County in the same province are among the…
Across Korea, municipalities are vying to host prisons, previously viewed as undesirable, due to population declines and economic struggles. Cheongsong, Yeongdeok, Jecheon, and Boeun counties in North Gyeongsang Province are among those competing. The Ministry of Justice aims to locate four correctional facilities to alleviate prison overcrowding and outdated infrastructure.
Each facility would house 1,000 inmates and employ 250 permanent staff. The four projects, totaling a construction cost of 967.6 billion won ($680 million), will be built, transferred, and leased to the government. Cheongsong highlights its previous experience as a host for four correctional facilities.
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