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Wonju City Individual Land Price
2,132 parcels determined and announced

D-20 Deadline November 27 · Individual land price objection application deadline
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In short

Wonju City has newly determined and announced the official land prices for 2,132 land parcels.

Residents who object to the valuation can apply by November 27.

Official land prices serve as the basis for calculating property taxes, transfer taxes, and other levies.

Key facts

WhenDetermined and announced on October 29, with objection applications accepted until November 27.
WhoTargets landowners and interested parties for relevant land within Wonju City.
WhatOfficial land prices for 2,132 parcels changed by division, merger, etc. from January to June this year.
HowApply by visiting, mail, or fax to the eup·myeon·dong Administrative Welfare Center or City Land Management Division.

What it means for me

Residents who own land in Wonju City may face changed tax burdens based on the new official land prices.

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Ulju County individual land prices
Determined and announced on the 29th

D-20 Deadline November 27 · Objection submission deadline

In short

Ulju County determined and announced land prices as of July 1st on the 29th.

The target is 1,507 parcels of land divided or merged between January and June this year.

If you object to the price, you can apply by November 27th.

Key facts

WhenOn October 29th, 2026, Ulju County determined and announced individual land prices.
WhoUlju County in Ulsan announced it to landowners and other interested parties.
WhatThe price per square meter of 1,507 individual parcels divided or merged between January and June this year.
HowIt went through land characteristic surveys, appraiser verification, and deliberation by the Real Estate Price Public Notification Committee.

What it means for me

Landowners of the affected properties must check the announced price and verify whether their tax amounts will change.

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Monthly rent and management fees waived
Game developer office recruitment

D-3 Deadline November 10 · Game Lab move-in application deadline

In short

Seoul City will lease office space to small game development companies at almost no cost.

Game development companies with 5 or fewer employees and solo developers can apply.

Apply by November 10 to move in starting December 1.

Visitor info

LocationSeoul Game Content Center Game Lab in Esplex Center, Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
PeriodApplications: October 29 – November 10, Move-in: December 1 onward for minimum 1 year (maximum 3 years)
FeeRent, deposit, and management fees fully covered (free)

Key facts

WhenApplications accepted from October 29 to November 10, with move-in starting December 1.
WhereSeoul Game Content Center Game Lab at Esplex Center in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
WhoSeoul City and SBA are recruiting game development companies with 5 or fewer employees, solo developers, and prospective entrepreneurs.
What6 fixed seats with full support for rent, deposit, and management fees; minimum 1 year occupancy, maximum 3 years.

What it means for me

If you are preparing to develop games in Seoul, you can reduce office space cost concerns.

Solo developers and prospective entrepreneurs can also apply to reduce initial cost burden.

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Sunchang Ssangchi Public Rental Housing
20 Units; Move-in Early 2027

D-6 Deadline November 13 · Rental Housing Application Deadline
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In short

Sunchang County, North Jeolla Province is building 20 public rental housing units in Ssangchi-myeon.

Construction completes in November; move-in scheduled for early January 2027.

Households without housing, newlywed couples, young adults, and seniors can apply.

Visitor info

LocationSunchang County Office Rural Vitality and Public Housing Team or Ssangchi-myeon Administrative Welfare Center
PeriodApplication period: November 9-13, 2026
EligibilityEligible: households without housing, newlywed couples, young adults, single-parent families, seniors, rural-study families
InquiriesCheck eligibility requirements and required documents on Sunchang County website

Key facts

WhenConstruction completes in November; move-in scheduled for early January 2027.
WhoSunchang County supplies public rental housing in Ssangchi-myeon.
WhatTotal project cost 4.9 billion won: 12 units of 59㎡ type, 8 units of 38㎡ type.
HowMonthly rent: 59㎡ type 150,000 won, 38㎡ type 100,000 won.

What it means for me

Households without housing in Sunchang Ssangchi-myeon, including newlywed couples, can apply with priority.

Seniors are also eligible for move-in and can apply.

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Huseok-dong redevelopment restarted
Up to 23 stories, 817 units

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In short

Redevelopment of Huseok-dong in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, is moving forward after over 10 years of suspension.

Seoul City finalized the rapid integrated planning guideline for Huseok District 10.

It will be developed as a residential complex up to 23 stories with around 817 units.

Key facts

WhenSeoul City finalized the rapid integrated planning guideline on October 29, 2026.
WhereThe project covers the Huseok-dong area (Huseok District 10) in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, spanning 48,693 square meters.
WhatWith floor area ratio of 212% or less, it will create a residential complex up to 23 stories with around 817 units.
HowHuseok-ro will be widened to 3 lanes, and pedestrian paths and community facilities will address steep terrain challenges.

What it means for me

Residents of the Huseok-dong area can expect improved transportation and pedestrian conditions, as well as new housing supply.

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Student meal funding 16.9 billion won
Jeollanam-do Gwangju city belatedly budgets

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In short

Jeollanam-do Gwangju city said it would not provide 1.69 billion won in school meal costs this year.

Concerns arose that school meals for approximately 170,000 students could be disrupted.

The city announced it would allocate additional budget and provide funding after facing criticism.

Key facts

WhenOn the 28th, Baek Seung-joo, vice mayor for balanced development, held a briefing at the Muan government office.
WhoJeollanam-do Gwangju Integrated Special City announced its plan to provide a share of free school meal funding.
WhatIt decided to include part of the 1.69 billion won that had not been budgeted in the second supplementary budget.
HowIt will consult with the education office and undergo city council review, with the remainder and next year's amount to be discussed further.

What it means for me

Households with school-age children in Jeollanam-do Gwangju need to watch how December school meal operations proceed.

Parents with elementary, middle, and high school children should check the supplementary budget review results and whether school meals normalize.

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