{
  "id": 353552,
  "title": "Goheung, Jeju vying to host Korea's 2nd space center",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/goheung-jeju-vying-to-host-koreas-2nd-space-center",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-09T07:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260809/goheung-jeju-vying-to-host-koreas-2nd-space-center"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two regions in South Korea, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, are competing to host the country's second space center, according to the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA). The announcement of the host region is expected in October. KASA revealed that both areas applied for the open bidding process. While specific locations have not been disclosed, South Jeolla Province, represented by Goheung County, has been promoted as a candidate region by the province. On the other hand, Jeju Province reportedly suggested utilizing a floating launch facility situated off the coast of Seogwipo, a city on the island. The second space center is intended to facilitate over 10 reusable launch vehicle operations annually, starting from the mid- to late 2030s. The government plans to establish launch, landing, and maintenance facilities for reusable launch vehicles on a site spanning approximately 5.62 million square meters by 2034. Currently, Korea primarily relies on the Naro Space Center for its space activities.",
  "summary": "Two regions are vying to host Korea’s planned second space center, which will be capable of launching and landing reusable launch vehicles, with the host region to be announced in October, the country’s space authority said Sunday. According to the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City (formerly South Jeolla Province and Gwangju) and Jeju Special…",
  "key_points": [
    "Goheung County in South Jeolla Province vying for Korea's second space center.",
    "Jeju Province proposes floating launch facility off Seogwipo coast.",
    "Second center to host over 10 reusable launch vehicles annually by late 2030s."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The competition between Goheung and Jeju to host Korea's second space center signals a shift in the country's space infrastructure, potentially decentralizing space operations beyond the current Naro Space Center.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Goheung, Jeju vying to host Korea's 2nd space center",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/goheung-jeju-vying-to-host-koreas-2nd-space-center-354367",
        "published": "2026-08-09T07:27:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}