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SPECIAL ACT ON THE CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT OF CITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING DO OFFICES

Act No. 10892, Jul. 21, 2011

Amended by Act No. 11352, Feb. 22, 2012

Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013

Act No. 12248, Jan. 14, 2014

Act No. 12738, jun. 3, 2014

Act No. 12978, Jan. 6, 2015

Act No. 12989, Jan. 6, 2015

Act No. 13499, Aug. 28, 2015

Act No. 13805, Jan. 19, 2016

Act No. 13782, Jan. 19, 2016

Act No. 14091, Mar. 22, 2016

Act No. 14480, Dec. 27, 2016

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
 Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the balanced development of the State and provinces by prescribing matters concerning the construction of and support for cities following the relocation of the offices of Do governments (hereinafter referred to as "Do government office") and public institutions, in order to settle discrepancy between the locations of Do government offices and their jurisdiction among upper-tier local governments.
 Article 2 (Definitions)
The terms used in this Act shall be defined as follows:
1. The term "public institution" means any public institution defined in Article 2 of the Special Act on Balanced National Development and local governments prescribed in Article 2 of the Local Autonomy Act;
2. The term "relocating institution" means a public institution prescribed in subparagraph 1 whose jurisdiction encompasses the whole or part of a Do implementing the relocation of a Do government office, and which is agreed with the competent Do Governor to be relocated to a new city for relocation of Do government office;
3. The term "new city for relocation of a Do government office" means a new city built after designation is made under Article 6 or with approval of its development plan obtained pursuant to Article 13 (1);
4. The term "prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office" means a district designated and publicly notified pursuant to Article 6 for the purpose of implementation of a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office;
5. The term "new city development project for relocation of a Do government office" means a project implemented for the construction of a new city, etc. through the relocation of a Do government office;
6. The term "former real estate" means any building of a relocating institution and the site for such building.
 Article 3 (Fundamental Ideas and Responsibilities)
(1) The State and local governments shall make sure that the outcomes of construction of a new city for relocation of a Do government office spread to the surrounding cities, contributing to balanced regional development, and shall endeavor to create a high quality living environment, including public administration, dwelling, education and culture, by supporting relocating institutions.
(2) The State and local governments shall secure budget necessary for the construction of and support for a new city for relocation of a Do government office which is aimed at promoting balanced national development, and shall formulate and implement relevant policies.
 Article 4 (Subsidization from the State)
The State may provide subsidy to cover part of the expenses, etc. incurred in building new Do government offices for relocation of Do government offices.
 Article 5 (Relationship with other Acts)
Special cases on regulation applicable to a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office and to a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office pursuant to this Act shall prevail over other Acts: Provided, That where any other Act provides for more lenient provisions than the special cases on regulation under this Act, such provisions of any other Act shall apply.
CHAPTER II DESIGNATION, ETC. OF NEW CITIES FOR RELOCATION OF DO GOVERNMENT OFFICES
 Article 6 (Designation Procedures, etc. of Prearranged New Cities Development Districts for Relocation of Do Government Offices)
(1) Where a Do Governor develops a new city by relocating a Do government office, he/she shall designate a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office.
(2) Where a Do Governor designates a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall hear the opinion of the head of the competent local government and consult with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, and undergo deliberation by the Building Committee for New Cities for Relocation of Do Government Offices under Article 27. The same shall also apply to any modification to the designated prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office.
(3) When a Do Governor consults with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies about the designation of a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office pursuant to paragraph (2), he/she shall consult about a strategic environmental impact assessment prescribed in Articles 9 and 16 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act. <Amended by Act No. 10892, Jul. 21, 2011>
(4) When a Do Governor designates a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office or makes modification thereto pursuant to paragraph (2), he/she shall hear opinions of residents, relevant specialists, etc., as prescribed by municipal ordinance.
(5) Other necessary matters, such as procedures for designating a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office, required documents, etc. shall be prescribed by municipal ordinance.
(6) Where a Do Governor designates a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office or makes modification thereto pursuant to paragraph (2), he/she shall publicly notify the following matters in the Official Gazette, and send copies of relevant documents to the head of the competent local government. In such cases, the head of the competent local government shall allow residents to peruse such documents:
1. Title, purpose and implementer of a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office;
2. Location and size of a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office;
3. Detailed lists of land, buildings and other rights to be expropriated or used;
 Article 7 (Rescission of Designation of Prearranged New Cities Development Districts for Relocation of Do Government Offices)
(1) Where a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office designated pursuant to Article 6 (1) falls under any of the following subparagraphs, a Do Governor may rescind the designation after deliberation by the Building Committee for New Cities for Relocation of Do Government Offices prescribed in Article 27:
1. Where the implementer of a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office prescribed in Article 12 (1) fails to file an application for approval for a development plan for a new city for relocation of a Do government office prescribed in Article 13 within two years from the date a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office is designated pursuant to Article 6 (1);
2. Where the implementer of a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office prescribed in Article 12 (1) fails to file an application for approval for an implementation plan for a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office prescribed in Article 14 within three years from the date a development plan for a new city for relocation of a Do government office is approved pursuant to Article 13.
(2) Where a Do Governor rescinds the designation of a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall publicly notify the details in the Official Gazette, as prescribed by municipal ordinance.
(3) Where a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office is rescinded pursuant to paragraph (1), the designation of an urban area defined in Article 6 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act and a district-unit planning zone prescribed in Article 51 (1) of the same Act shall be deemed rescinded. <Amended by Act No. 10599, Apr. 14, 2011>
 Article 8 (Restrictions on Activities, etc.)
(1) A person who intends to do an act, such as construction of buildings (referring to the construction of buildings prescribed in Article 2 (1) of the Building Act and modification of use thereof), installation of structures, change of land shape and quality, collection of earth and stones, division of land, piling up articles, and planting bamboos and trees within a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office, shall obtain permission from the head of the competent local government. The same shall also apply to any modification to permitted matters.
(2) Any of the following acts may be done without obtaining permission, notwithstanding paragraph (1):
1. An act done for emergency measures necessary for disaster restoration or accident settlement;
2. Other acts prescribed by municipal ordinance.
(3) A person, who has already started construction or a project with regard to an act, which requires permission as prescribed in paragraph (1), for which permission was obtained or was unnecessary in accordance with relevant statutes as at the time of designation and announcement of a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office, may continue such construction or project after filing a report to the head of the competent local government, as prescribed by municipal ordinance.
(4) The head of the competent local government may issue a reinstatement order to a person who violates paragraph (1). In such cases, where the person in receipt of the order fails to comply with such order, the head of the competent local government may perform it on behalf of him/her, as prescribed by the Administrative Vicarious Execution Act.
(5) Except as otherwise prescribed in this Act, Articles 57 through 60 and 62 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to permission prescribed in paragraph (1).
(6) Where permission is obtained pursuant to paragraph (1), permission prescribed in Article 56 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act shall be deemed obtained.
 Article 9 (Establishment of Relocation Plans)
(1) The head of a relocating institution shall establish a relocation plan stating the following matters:
1. Matters concerning the scale and scope of relocation;
2. Matters concerning timing for relocation;
3. Matters concerning measures for funding relocation expenses;
4. Other matters necessary for relocation.
(2) Relocation plans prescribed in paragraph (1) shall be formulated with a purpose of relocating the head office, principal office or organization for performing such functions.
(3) Where the head of a relocating institution establishes a relocation plan pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall submit the plan to the head of the competent administrative agency. The same shall also apply to any modification to such plan.
 Article 10 (Movement of Relocating Institutions)
Relocating institutions shall move to a new city for relocation of a Do government office according to the relocation plan prescribed in Article 9.
 Article 11 (Formulation of Relocation Support Plans)
(1) The head of a Si or Gun of the area to which a relocating institution moves shall hear the opinions of the relocating institution and formulates a relocation support plan stating support for the relevant relocating institution and affiliated staff.
(2) Where the head of a Si or Gun formulates a relocation support plan, he/she shall submit it to a Do Governor and the Do Governor shall establish a relocation support plan for relocation of a Do government office based on such relocation support plan.
 Article 12 (Designation, etc. of Project Implementers)
(1) A Do Governor shall designate an implementer of a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office among the following persons:
1. The State or local governments;
3. Local public enterprises prescribed in the Local Public Enterprises Act.
(2) Where it is necessary for the efficient implementation of a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office, the implementer of such development project prescribed in paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as "project implementer") may require a registered business operator prescribed in Article 4 of the Housing Act or a registered business operator prescribed in Article 9 of the Framework Act on the Construction Industry to implement part of the new city development project for relocation of a Do government office, such as site creation works, on behalf of him/her, as prescribed by municipal ordinance. <Amended by Act No. 13805, Jan. 19, 2016>
 Article 13 (Approval, etc. of Development Projects)
(1) Where a project implementer implements a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office, he/she shall formulate a development plan for a new city for relocation of a Do government office (hereinafter referred to as "development plan") and obtain approval from the competent Do Governor, as prescribed by municipal ordinance. The same shall also apply to any modification to the approved development plans: Provided, That this shall not apply to any modification to insignificant matters prescribed by municipal ordinance.
(2) Development plans prescribed in paragraph (1) shall include the following matters:
1. Name of a development plan, and location and size of a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office;
2. Name and address of a project implementer and name of its representative;
3. Implementation period for a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office;
4. Plans for accommodating population, utilizing land, controlling traffic, conserving the environment and preventing disaster;
5. Financing plans and annual investment plans;
6. Plans for installation of facilities for education, culture, sports, health, medical services and welfare, and family-friendly facilities;
7. Where infrastructure is to be installed in an area outside of the prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office, plans for assuming expenses incurred in installation of such facilities;
8. Plans for installation of (and plans for assuming expenses) principal infrastructure, such as roads, waterworks, sewerage and basic environmental facilities;
9. Other necessary matters.
(3) Where a Do Governor intends to approve a development plan or any modification thereto, he/she shall hear the opinions of the head of the competent local government, as prescribed by municipal ordinance, and consult with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, and undergo deliberation by the Building Committee for New Cities for Relocation of Do Government Offices prescribed in Article 27: Provided, That any modification to insignificant matters prescribed by municipal ordinance need not be deliberated by the Building Committee for New Cities for Relocation of Do Government Offices.
(4) Where a Do Governor approves a development plan pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall publicly notify it in the Official Gazette as prescribed by municipal ordinance, and send the details to the head of a relevant local government and allow residents to peruse such details.
 Article 14 (Approval, etc. of Implementation Plans)
(1) A project implementer shall formulate an implementation plan for the new city development project for relocation of a Do government office (hereinafter referred to as "implementation plan") accompanied by the following documents and drawings and obtain approval from the competent Do Governor. The same shall also apply to any modification to the approved implementation plans: Provided, That this shall not apply to any modification to insignificant matters prescribed by municipal ordinance:
1. A funding plan (including annual investment plans and financing plans);
2. A local map and a cadastral map of the area in which the project is to be implemented;
3. A projected ground plan and basic design drawing;
4. A phased construction plan (limited to cases in which phased implementation of a development project for a new city for relocation of a Do government office is necessary due to the conditions of the project);
5. An agreement concluded with the head of the competent local government concerning the implementation, etc. of a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office;
6. A plan to dispose of land, buildings, structures, etc. created by a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office;
7. Other matters prescribed by municipal ordinance.
(2) Implementation plans shall include district-unit plans formulated pursuant to Article 52 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act. <Amended by Act No. 10599, Apr. 14. 2011>
(3) Where a Do Governor intends to approve an implementation plan or any modification thereto pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall hear the opinion of the head of the competent local government: Provided, That if the project implementer has already consulted the head of the competent local government, his/her opinion shall be deemed heard.
(4) Where a Do Governor approves an implementation plan or any modification thereto pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall publicly notify it in the Official Gazette, as prescribed by municipal ordinance, and send the copies of the relevant documents to the project implementer and the head of the competent local government. In such cases, the head of competent local government shall give its residents access to the details.
 Article 15 (Entry, etc. to other Persons' Land)
(1) Where it is necessary for designating a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office, conducting inspections or surveys for the formulation, etc. of a development plan or implementation plan, or for implementing a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office, a project implementer may enter land owned or occupied by another person or temporarily use such land as a materials storage yard, temporary passage, etc., and where it is particularly necessary, he/she may change or eliminate trees, earth, stones and other obstacles.
(2) Articles 130 (2) through (9), 131, 144 (1) 2 and 3, and 144 (3) through (6) of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to cases falling under paragraph (1). In such cases, " implementer of an urban/Gun planning facility project" shall be construed as "project implementer" pursuant to this Act. <Amended by Act No. 10599, Apr. 14. 2011>
 Article 16 (Legal Fiction of Relevant Authorization, Permission, etc.)
(1) When a Do Governor approves an implementation plan or any modification thereto, matters concerning the following permission, authorization, designation, approval, consultation, reporting, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "authorization, permission, etc.") for the implementation plan, which has been consulted on with the heads of relevant administrative agencies pursuant to paragraph (3), shall be deemed authorized, permitted, etc., and where the implementation plan is publicly notified pursuant to Article 14 (4), authorization, permission, etc. granted pursuant to the following Acts shall be deemed publicly notified or announced: <Amended by Act No. 9758, Jun. 9, 2009; Act No. 9763, Jun. 9, 2009; Act No. 9774, Jun. 9, 2009; Act No. 10331, May 31, 2010; Act No. 10599, Apr. 14. 2011; Act No. 11352, Feb. 22, 2012; Act No. 12248, Jan. 14, 2014; Act no. 12738, Jun. 3, 2014; Act No. 13805 Jan. 19, 2016; Act No. 14480, Dec. 27, 2016>
1. Determination of urban/Gun management plans pursuant to Article 30 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act, permission for development acts pursuant to Article 56 of the same Act, designation of implementers of urban/Gun planning facility projects pursuant to Article 86 of the same Act and authorization of implementation plans pursuant to Article 88 of the same Act;
2. Authorization of implementation plans for urban development projects pursuant to Article 17 of the Urban Development Act;
3. Approval of business plans pursuant to Article 15 of the Housing Act;
4. Approval of housing site development plans pursuant to Article 8 of the Housing Site Development Promotion Act and approval of housing site development implementation plans pursuant to Article 9 of the same Act;
5. Designation of logistics complexes pursuant to Article 22 of the Act on the Development and Management of Logistics Facilities and approval of logistics complex development implementation plans pursuant to Article 28 of the same Act;
6. Permission for the use of agricultural infrastructure pursuant to Article 23 of the Rearrangement of Agricultural and Fishing Villages Act and approval of a business plan for rural tourism and resort complexes pursuant to Article 82 (2) of the same Act;
7. Designation of operators of industrial complex development projects pursuant to Article 16 of the Industrial Sites and Development Act and approval of an implementation plan for industrial complex development pursuant to Articles 17 through 19-2 of the same Act;
8. Approval of business plans pursuant to Article 15 of the Tourism Promotion Act, designation of tourist destinations and tourism complexes pursuant to Article 52 of the same Act, approval of development plans for tourist destinations and tourism complexes pursuant to Article 54 of the same Act and permission for implementation of development plans pursuant to Article 55 of the same Act;
9. Permission to use and profit from State property pursuant to Article 24 of the State Property Act;
10. Permission to use and profit pursuant to Article 20 of the Public Property and Commodity Management Act;
11. Permission to rebury pursuant to Article 27 of the Act on Funeral Services, Etc.;
12. Permission to convert farmland or consultation thereon pursuant to Article 34 of the Farmland Act;
13. Permission to change, etc. to land shape and quality pursuant to Article 21-2 of the Grassland Act and permission for, reporting or consultation on the conversion of grassland pursuant to Article 23 of the same Act;
14. Permission for road works executed by a person other than a road management authority pursuant to Article 36 of the Road Act, permission for occupation of a road pursuant to Article 61 of the same Act, and consultation with or approval from a road management authority pursuant to Article 107 of the same Act;
15. Permission to open private roads pursuant to Article 4 of the Private Road Act;
16. Permission to cut off trees pursuant to Article 14 of the Erosion Control Work Act and rescission of designation of land treated for erosion control pursuant to Article 20 of the same Act;
17. Modifications and rescission of preserved mountainous districts pursuant to Article 6 of the Mountainous Districts Management Act, rescission of the designation of an area in which conversion or temporary use of a mountainous district is restricted pursuant to Article 11 of the same Act, permission to convert mountainous districts pursuant to Article 14 of the same Act, reporting on the conversion of mountainous districts pursuant to Article 15 of the same Act, reporting on the temporary use of mountainous districts pursuant to Article 15-2 of the same Act and permission to extract earth and stones pursuant to Article 25 of the same Act;
18. Permission for and reporting of cutting, etc. of standing timbers pursuant to Article 36 (1) and (4) of the Creation and Management of Forest Resources Act, permission for or reporting on acts in the forest conservation zones pursuant to Article 9 (1) and (2) 1 and 2 of the Forest Protection Act, and rescission of designation of forest conservation zones pursuant to Article 11 (1) 1 of the same Act: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply to forests for seed collection and experiment pursuant to the Creation and Management of Forest Resources Act and conservation zones for forest genetic resources pursuant to the Forest Protection Act;
19. Building permission pursuant to Article 11 of the Building Act, reporting pursuant to Article 14 of the same Act, modifications to permitted or reported matters pursuant to Article 16 of the same Act, permission for or reporting on temporary buildings pursuant to Article 20 of the same Act and consultation on construction pursuant to Article 29 of the same Act;
20. Approval for establishment, etc. of factories pursuant to Article 13 (1) of the Industrial Cluster Development and Factory Establishment Act;
21. Registration for opening of superstores pursuant to Article 8 of the Distribution Industry Development Act;
22. Permission for implementation of construction over small rivers pursuant to Article 10 of the Small River Maintenance Act and permission for occupation, use, etc. of small rivers pursuant to Article 14 of the same Act;
23. Consultation with a management authority or approval therefrom pursuant to Article 6 of the River Act, permission for implement construction over rivers pursuant to Article 30 of the same Act and permission for occupation, use, etc. of rivers pursuant to Article 33 of the same Act;
24. Approval of basic plans for the installation and management of waterworks pursuant to Article 4 of the Water Supply and Waterworks Installation Act, authorization of general waterworks business pursuant to Article 17 of the same Act, authorization of industrial waterworks business pursuant to Article 49 of the same Act and authorization of private-use waterworks pursuant to Article 52 of the same Act;
25. Approval of master plans for the maintenance of sewerage pursuant to Article 6 of the Sewerage Act, notification and authorization of the installation of public sewerage systems pursuant to Article 11 of the same Act, permission for the implementation of the construction of public sewerage systems pursuant to Article 16 of the same Act and permission to occupy and use public sewerage systems pursuant to Article 24 of the same Act;
26. Reporting on the commencement, modification or completion of a project pursuant to Article 86 (1) of the Act on the Establishment, Management, etc. of Spatial Data;
27. Consultation on the appropriateness of supply of integrated energy pursuant to Article 4 of the Integrated Energy Supply Act;
29. Examination of publication of maps, etc. pursuant to Article 15 (3) of the Act on the Establishment, Management, etc. of Spatial Data;
30. Approval for or reporting on the installation of waste treatment facilities pursuant to Article 29 of the Wastes Control Act;
31. Consultation on energy use plans pursuant to Article 10 of the Energy Use Rationalization Act;
32. Permission for aggregate extraction pursuant to Article 22 of the Aggregate Extraction Act;
33. Decision on plans for Do parks pursuant to Article 13 of the Natural Parks Act, decision on plans for Gun parks pursuant to Article 14 of the same Act, and permission for implementation of park projects and for management of park facilities by entities other than park management agencies pursuant to Article 20 of the same Act (limited to Do parks or Gun parks that have been deliberated on by Do park committee or Gun park committee pursuant to Article 8 of the same Act).
(2) Where a project implementer who intends to be deemed granted authorization, permission, etc. files an application for approval of an implementation plan or any modification thereto, he/she shall submit relevant documents prescribed by relevant Acts together with such application.
(3) In approving an implementation plan or any modification thereto pursuant to Article 14 (1), a Do Governor shall consult in advance with the heads of relevant administrative agencies, if the details thereof include matters falling under any subparagraph of paragraph (1).
(4) The heads of relevant administrative agencies in receipt of a request for consultation by a Do Governor pursuant to paragraph (3) shall submit their opinions within 30 days from the date of receipt of such request.
 Article 17 (Expropriation and Use of Land, etc.)
(1) Where it is necessary to implement a development project within a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office, he/she may expropriate or use land, articles or rights (hereinafter referred to as "land, etc.") pursuant to Article 3 of the Act on Acquisition of and Compensation for Land, etc. for Public Works Projects.
(2) When a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office is designated and publicly notified under Article 6, approval of a project and notification thereof pursuant to Articles 20 (1) and 22 of the Act on Acquisition of and Compensation for Land, etc. for Public Works Projects shall be deemed granted or given, and an application for adjudication may be filed within three years from the date on which a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office is designated and publicly notified, notwithstanding Articles 23 (1) and 28 (1) of the same Act. <Amended by Act No. 10617, Apr. 28. 2011>
(3) The damages suffered by the land owners or interested persons due to acquisition or use of land, etc. shall be compensated by the project implementer. In such cases, the Act on Acquisition of and Compensation for Land, etc. for Public Works Projects shall apply mutatis mutandis unless prescribed otherwise by this Act.
 Article 18 (Measures to Support Residents in Prearranged Development Districts)
For residents living within a prearranged development district, who end up losing their base of livelihood due to a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office, a Do Governor or project implementer shall prepare and implement measures necessary to support their vocational conversion training, income-generating business and resettlement, as prescribed by municipal ordinance.
 Article 19 (Installation, etc. of Infrastructure)
(1) Article 55 of the Urban Development Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to the installation, etc. of facilities for electric power, communications, gas and district heating.
(2) The State or local governments may preferentially support the installation of infrastructure, etc. necessary for a new city for relocation of a Do government office and relocating institutions to properly function.
(3) Matters necessary for institutions eligible for support, the scale, method, etc. of support pursuant to paragraph (2) shall be prescribed by municipal ordinance.
 Article 20 (Completion Inspections)
(1) Where a project implementer completes all or part of a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office, he/she shall, without delay, undergo a completion inspection conducted by a Do Governor, as prescribed by municipal ordinance. In such cases, the Do Governor shall consult in advance with the heads of relevant administrative agencies concerning the conduct of the completion inspection.
(2) Where a project implementer undergoes a completion inspection as prescribed in paragraph (1), he/she shall be deemed to have undergone a completion inspection or have obtained authorization of completion, etc. for the relevant project according to the authorization, permission, etc. prescribed in any subparagraph of Article 16 (1).
(3) The head of a local government shall manage a district in which a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office is completed according to the district-unit plan included in the implementation plan publicly notified pursuant to Article 14 (4). <Amended by Act No. 10599, Apr. 14. 2011>
 Article 21 (Public Announcement of Completion of Construction Works)
Where a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office is deemed completed in compliance with the implementation plan as a result of a completion inspection prescribed in Article 20 (1), a Do Governor shall issue a certificate of completion inspection and publicly announce the completion of construction works.
 Article 22 (Supply of Developed Land, etc.)
Where a project implementer supplies land, buildings, structures, etc. created under a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office (hereinafter referred to as "developed land, etc.") and land yet to be developed (hereinafter referred to as "raw land"), supply procedures and standards, etc. shall be as prescribed in statutes that are grounds for the relevant project, such as the Housing Site Development Promotion Act and the Urban Development Act.
 Article 23 (Advance Payment)
(1) A project implementer may receive, in advance, all or some money from persons who intend to be supplied with or to use developed land, etc. by a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office and raw land, as prescribed by municipal ordinance.
(2) A project implementer who intends to receive advance payment pursuant to paragraph (1) shall obtain approval from the competent Do Governor, as prescribed by municipal ordinance.
 Article 24 (Issuance of Bonds Redeemable in Land)
(1) In order to pay part of the purchase price of land, etc., a project implementer may issue bonds redeemable in land developed under a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office (hereinafter referred to as "bonds redeemable in land"), as prescribed by municipal ordinance, if the owner of such land consents thereto.
(2) Where a project implementer issues bonds redeemable in land pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall prepare a plan to issue bonds redeemable in land and obtain approval from the competent Do Governor, as prescribed by municipal ordinance.
(3) Matters necessary for the procedures, methods, conditions, etc. for issuing bonds redeemable in land shall be prescribed by municipal ordinance.
 Article 25 (Restrictions, etc. on Disposal of State or Public Land)
(1) The land owned by the State or local governments within a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office, which is necessary for the new city development project, shall not be disposed of for any purpose other than those stipulated by the development plan.
(2) Property owned by the State or local governments within a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office, which is necessary for the new city development project, may be disposed of to a project implementer through a negotiated contract, notwithstanding the provisions of the State Property Act and the Public Property and Commodity Management Act. In such cases, a Do Governor shall consult, in advance, with the heads of relevant administrative agencies concerning the discontinuance of use (limited to administrative property or conservation property) or disposal.
(3) Where a request for consultation is made pursuant to the latter part of paragraph (2), the heads of relevant administrative agencies shall take measures necessary for the consultation within 30 days from the date of receipt of such request.
(4) Where a local government sells or lends public property within a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office to a project implementer, it may alleviate conditions, such as allowing payment in long-term installments, in consideration of development conditions, as prescribed by municipal ordinance.
 Article 26 (Special cases on Establishment of Schools of Any Level, etc.)
(1) Where a project implementer intends to establish a school to nurture human resources fit for the characteristics of a new city for the relocation of a Do government office and to improve an educational environment, he/she shall include a plan for the establishment of a school in a development plan and an implementation plan.
(2) Where a Do Governor intends to approve a development plan or implementation plan which includes a plan for the establishment of a school under paragraph (1), he/she shall consult in advance with a superintendent of education.
(3) Where a project implementer files an application for approval of an implementation plan for a school facility project pursuant to Article 4 of the School Facilities Projects Promotion Act, in order to implement a school facilities project included in the development plan and the implementation plan approved after the consultation prescribed in paragraph (2), a superintendent of education shall examine it and grant approval.
(4) For the purpose of filing an application for authorization of the establishment of a school referred to in paragraphs (1) through (3) pursuant to Article 4 (2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and Article 4 of the Higher Education Act, an educational foundation provided in Article 3 of the Private School Act shall be established and such educational foundation shall file an application for authorization of the establishment.
CHAPTER III BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR NEW CITIES FOR RELOCATION OF DO GOVERNMENT OFFICES, ETC.
 Article 27 (Building Committee for New Cities for Relocation of Do Government Offices)
(1) A Building Committee for New Cities for Relocation of Do Government Offices shall be established in a Do to deliberate on policies and important matters concerning a new city for relocation of a Do government office:
(2) A Building Committee for New Cities for Relocation of Do Government Offices shall deliberate on the following matters:
1. Matters concerning basic policies and systems relating to a new city for relocation of a Do government office;
2. Matters concerning the designation, modification and rescission of designation of a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office;
3. Matters concerning framework of and development plans for a new city for relocation of a Do government office;
4. Matters concerning implementation plans for a new city for relocation of a Do government office;
5. Matters concerning modifications to specific use areas of land within a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office;
6. Matters concerning government support for attracting institutions, such as schools, research institutions and enterprises, to a new city for relocation of a Do government office and for the improvement of cooperation among relocating institutions;
7. Matters requested by a management committee of new cities for relocation of Do government offices prescribed in Article 28 for cooperation of the Government;
8. Other matters a Do Governor refers to the committee for deliberation concerning a new city for relocation of a Do government office.
(3) The Building Committee for New Cities for Relocation of Do Government Offices shall have not more than 20 members, including two chairpersons.
(4) The following persons shall become the members of the Building Committee for New Cities for Relocation of Do Government Offices:
1. Civilian members: Persons commissioned by a Do Governor from among persons with abundant specialized knowledge and experience in the field of new cities for relocation of Do government offices (including persons recommended by the head of the competent local government);
2. Government members: Vice Ministers or administrators of the relevant central administrative agencies and Do Governors.
(5) A Do Governor and a person elected among and by members prescribed in paragraph (4) 1 shall become the chairpersons.
(6) Except as otherwise provided for in this Act, matters necessary for the organization and operation of the Building Committee for New Cities for Relocation of Do Government Offices shall be prescribed by municipal ordinance.
 Article 28 (Management Committee of New Cities for Relocation of Do Government Offices)
(1) A management committee of a new city for relocation of a Do government office shall be established in a Do to efficiently manage a new city for relocation of a Do government office.
(2) Matters necessary for the organization and operation of the management committee of a new city for relocation of a Do government office Act shall be prescribed by municipal ordinance.
 Article 29 (Establishment of Relocation Promotion Body)
(1) A relocation promotion body (hereinafter referred to as "promotion body") may be established in a Do to efficiently promote the relocation of relocating institutions and development affairs of a new city for relocation of a Do government office.
(2) Matters necessary for the organization, operation, etc. of the promotion body shall be prescribed by municipal ordinance.
CHAPTER IV UTILIZATION OF FORMER REAL ESTATE
 Article 30 (Investigation of Current Status of Former Real Estate)
(1) Where it is necessary to ascertain the ownership status, size, characteristics, surrounding conditions, possibility of sale or utilization, etc. of former real estate, a Do Governor may conduct an investigation into the current status.
(2) Relocating institutions shall actively comply with an investigation of the current status under paragraph (1), and where submission of data, etc. is requested for the investigation of the current status, they shall comply with such request unless any extenuating circumstance exists.
 Article 31 (Establishment, etc. of Plans to Dispose of Former Real Estate)
(1) The head of a relocating institution shall establish a plan to dispose of former real estate which includes the following matters, in consideration of funding of the relocation expenses prescribed in Article 9 (1) 3, balanced regional development, etc.:
1. Timing and methods of sale of former real estate;
2. Where all or part of former real estate is not sold, a detailed reason therefor and measures to utilize such real estate.
(2) The head of a relocating institution shall consult with the head of the competent administrative agency on a plan to dispose of former real estate established pursuant to paragraph (1) and submit it to a Do Governor, and the Do Governor may request the head of a relocating institution to correct or supplement the plan, if necessary, after hearing the opinion of the head of the local government having jurisdiction over the location of former real estate and consulting with the head of the competent administrative agency. In such cases, the head of the relocating institution shall comply with the request of the Do Governor unless any extenuating circumstance exists.
(3) A Do Governor shall establish a plan to utilize former real estate purchased by a public institution after hearing the opinion of the head of the competent local government having jurisdiction over the location of such former real estate.
(4) Where it is necessary to reflect a plan to utilize former real estate established pursuant to paragraph (3) in the urban/Gun management plan prescribed by the National Land Planning and Utilization Act, a Do Governor may request the relevant local government to reflect it. In such cases, the relevant local government shall reflect the details of the plan to utilize former real estate in the urban/Gun management plan. <Amended by Act No. 10599, Apr. 14, 2011>
 Article 31-2 (State Purchase of Former Do Government Office and Its Site)
(1) Where a Do government office has been or is relocated due to the discrepancy between the location of the Do government office and its jurisdiction caused by establishment of a Directly-Administered City (including where the city is renamed a Metropolitan City after the establishment) under the Local Autonomy Act (referring to the one before the amendment by Act No. 4789), the former Do government office and its site shall be purchased by the State. In such case, the purchase price shall be an arithmetic average of the prices appraised by at least two appraisal business entities referred to in the Act on Appraisal and Certified Appraisers. <Amended by Act No. 13782, Jan. 19, 2016>
(2) Where necessary for efficient use of a former Do government office and its site purchased by the State pursuant to paragraph 1, the State may transfer or lease the relevant real estate without compensation to a metropolitan local government having jurisdiction over the location thereof, notwithstanding the State Property Act, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Newly Inserted by Act No. 14091, Mar. 22, 2016>
(3) Where a former Do government office and its site is leased without compensation under paragraph (2), the State shall fix the lease period of the relevant real estate of up to 50 years and may have a permanent structure built notwithstanding Articles 18 (1) and 46 (1). <Newly Inserted by Act No. 14091, Mar. 22, 2016>
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 12978, Jan. 6, 2015]
CHAPTER V SUPPORT, ETC. TO RELOCATING INSTITUTIONS, ETC.
 Article 32 (Support, etc. for Relocating Institutions, etc.)
(1) A local government may provide relocating institutions with subsidies or loans to cover all or part of the relocation expenses, such as construction costs of new offices, as prescribed by municipal ordinance.
(2) Where relocating institutions intend to construct houses for migrating staff, the State, a local government or project implementer may preferentially supply public housing site, and where dormitories for migrating staff are to be constructed, some of construction expenses may be financed from the Housing and Urban Fund prescribed in Article 60 of the Housing and Urban Fund Act. <Amended by Act No. 12989, Jan. 6, 2015>
(3) The State, a local government or project implementer may construct buildings to be used by relocating institutions and sell in lots or lease them.
(4) Where relocating institutions supply houses to their migrating staff, they may preferentially supply houses as prescribed in Article 54 of the Housing Act and Article 48 of the Special Act on Public Housing. <Amended by Act No. 13499, Aug. 28, 2015; Act No. 13805, Jan. 19, 2016>
 Article 33 (Establishment of Medical Institutions)
Where a project implementer intends to establish and operate a medical institution in order to secure medical infrastructure in a new city for relocation of a Do government office, he/she shall include a plan to establish medical institutions in a development plan and an implementation plan.
 Article 34 (Subsidization, etc.)
(1) The State and local governments may provide subsidy to cover the expenses incurred in creating sites to be leased to corporations or organizations moving into a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office and in establishing various convenience facilities, such medical facilities, educational facilities and residences.
(2) A local government may give reduction of or exemption from the rent of public property to a project implementer or moving-in corporations or organizations, as prescribed by municipal ordinance, notwithstanding the provisions of the Public Property and Commodity Management Act and other Acts.
CHAPTER VI SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
 Article 35 (Measures for Stabilization of Real Estate Price and Prevention of Disorderly Development)
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Do Governor, and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu (referring to the head of an autonomous Gu) shall take measures to stabilize the price of real estate in a prearranged new city development district for relocation of a Do government office and neighboring areas. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>
 Article 36 (Perusal of Documents and Provision of Data, etc.)
(1) Where it is necessary to implement a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office, a project implementer may request the heads of registration offices and other relevant administrative agencies for the perusal or duplication of necessary documents, or for the delivery of certified copy or abstract copy thereof free of charge, and request the heads of relevant administrative agencies or interested persons to provide data deemed necessary for the implementation of the development project.
(2) Persons in receipt of a request for provision of data as prescribed in paragraph (1) shall comply with such request unless any extenuating circumstance exists.
 Article 37 (Reporting and Examinations, etc.)
(1) Where it is deemed necessary to implement a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office, a Do Governor may require a project implementer to file a necessary report or submit data, and have affiliated public officials examine business duties concerning the new city development project for relocation of a Do government office.
(2) Any public official conducting an examination pursuant to paragraph (1) shall carry a certificate indicating his/her authority and produce it to interested persons.
(3) Matters necessary for certificates under paragraph (2) shall be prescribed by municipal ordinance.
 Article 38 (Administrative Disposition on Violators of Acts, etc.)
(1) A Do Governor may revoke designation, approval, etc. granted under this Act, or make dispositions or issue orders for measures, such as suspension of construction, renovation or relocation of buildings, obstacles, etc., to any of the following persons:
1. A person who falls under any of the following:
(a) Where he/she fails to fulfill the conditions imposed when the designation or approval under Articles 12 through 14 was granted, or fails to implement a new city development project for relocation of a Do government office in compliance with the development plan and implementation plan;
(b) Where he/she fails to undergo a completion inspection, in violation of Article 20 (1);
(c) Where he/she supplies developed land, raw land, etc., in violation of Article 22;
(d) Where he/she receives advance payment, in violation of Article 23;
(e) Where he/she issues bonds redeemable in land, in violation of Article 24;
(f) Where he/she fails to fulfill the conditions imposed at the time of the disposal of State property or public property under Article 25 (2);
(g) Where he/she fails to file a report under Article 37 (1), files a false report, or refuses, interferes with or evades an examination under the same paragraph;
2. A person who obtains designation, approval, authorization, permission, etc. under this Act by fraud or other improper means;
3. A project implementer who fails, or has reasonable grounds to be deemed unwilling, to implement an agreement entered into under Article 14 (1) 5 within an agreed-upon period.
(2) A Metropolitan City Mayor, a Do Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun may, if necessary, recommend the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to issue relevant dispositions to or take relevant measures against a person falling under paragraph (1). <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>
 Article 39 (Hearings)
Where a Do Governor intends to revoke designation or approval granted under this Act pursuant to Article 38, he/she shall hold a hearing.
 Article 40 (Delegation or Entrustment of Authority)
A Do Governor may partially delegate his/her authority prescribed by this Act to the head of a Si/Gun or entrust it to a project implementer, as prescribed by municipal ordinance.
CHAPTER VII PENALTY PROVISIONS
 Article 41 (Penalty Provision)
Any person who obtains permission or permission for modification under Article 8 (1) by a fraud or other improper means shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for up to two years or by a fine not exceeding 20 million won. <Amended by Act No. 12978, Jan. 6, 2015>
 Article 41-2 (Penalty Provision)
Any person who fails to obtain permission or permission for modification in violation of Article 8 (1), and conducts an act under the same Article shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for up to one year or by a fine not exceeding 10 million won.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 12978, Jan. 6, 2015]
 Article 42 (Joint Penalty Provision)
If the representative of a corporation, or an agent, employee or any other servant of a corporation or individual commits a violation under Article 41 or 41-2 in connection with the duties of the corporation or individual, not only shall such violator be punished, but also the corporation or individual shall be punished by a fine under the relevant provisions: Provided, That where such corporation or individual has not been negligent in giving due attention and supervision concerning the relevant duties to prevent such violation, this shall not apply. <Amended by Act No. 12978, Jan. 6, 2015>
ADDENDA
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures)
If this Act applies to the disposition, plans, other acts and procedures issued, established, done or taken pursuant to the Urban Development Act to build a new city for relocation of a Do government office before this Act enters into force shall be deemed issued, established, done or taken pursuant to the relevant provisions of this Act if provisions corresponding thereto exist in this Act.
Article 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 9758, Jun. 9, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 23 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 9763, Jun. 9, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force nine months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 8 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 9774, Jun. 9, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 19 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 10331, May 31, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 13 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 10599, Apr. 14, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 9 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 10617, Apr. 28, 2011>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 10892, Jul. 21, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 10 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 11352, Feb. 22, 2012>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 14 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
(1) This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
(2) Omitted.
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12248, Jan. 14, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Article shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 25 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12738, Jun. 3, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Article shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12978, Jan. 6, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Article shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Applicability to State Purchase of Former Do Government Office and Its Site)
The amended provisions of Article 31-2 shall begin to apply from the first Do government office relocated or to be relocated after the Special Act on the Construction and Support of Cities for the Purpose of Relocating Do Offices (Act No. 9057) enters into force.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12989, Jan. 6, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Article shall enter into force one year on July 1, 2015.
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 13499, Aug. 28, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Article shall enter into force four months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 16 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 13782, Jan. 19, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Article shall enter into force on September 1, 2016.
Articles 2 through 8 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 13805, Jan. 19, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Article shall enter into force on August 12, 2016.
Articles 2 through 22 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 14091, Mar. 22, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Article shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 14480, Dec. 27, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Article shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Article 2 through 7 Omitted.