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 being sought after by local governments as a way 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 system.
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. This new approach requires municipalities to seek residents' input and obtain approval from their local councils before submitting bids, providing a more democratic and community-focused process.
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