Once shunned, prisons become sought-after facilities for local communities
Prisons, once widely regarded as undesirable facilities, are now drawing competition from local governments seeking to revive shrinking communities and struggling economies. Seven municipal governments are competing to host four new correctional facilities as part of the Ministry of Justice’s first nationwide competitive bidding process for prison sites. The ministry launched a nationwide call…
The Korea Times reports that prisons, once considered undesirable facilities, are now becoming sought-after by local governments aiming to revitalize shrinking communities and struggling economies. The Ministry of Justice has launched a nationwide competitive bidding process for prison sites, marking a shift from the previous consultation-based selection method.
Seven municipal governments are competing to host four new correctional facilities, each with a capacity of 1,000 inmates and employing around 250 staff members. The bidding process requires municipalities to seek resident input and approval from their local councils before submitting bids. The four planned facilities will be located in Yeongyang, Cheongsong, Yeongdeok, Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province; Jecheon and Boeun County in North Chungcheong Province, and Jeongse.
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