| Session 3

Empowering Regions in a Global Era: Keys to Mega City Success

As shifts in the global order intensify competition between nations, 

South Korea must reorganize its national structure to ensure that every region possesses robust competitiveness. 

Session 3 will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Lee Jaemyung administration’s "5 Hubs, 3 Special Provinces“ balanced development strategy. 

We will also examine the direction and challenges of the proposed mergers of metropolitan cities and provinces ahead of the upcoming local elections.

Additionally, the session will review Japan’s regional development policies to derive actionable insights and benchmarks for the Korean context.