Key facts
- President Lee Jae Myung stated that balanced regional development is crucial for South Korea's survival and growth.
- He cited overpopulation in the Seoul metropolitan area as a major challenge.
- Lee met with mayors, county, and district office heads to discuss regional growth strategies.
- The meeting followed a session with major city mayors and provincial governors.
President Lee Jae Myung has stressed that balanced regional development is critical for South Korea's survival and growth, identifying the overpopulation of the Seoul metropolitan area as a significant challenge. Lee met with mayors, county chiefs, and district office heads on August 27, 2026, to discuss cooperation and region-led growth strategies. The meeting, which included Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, was held at the presidential office and was attended by over 180 people.
This session followed a similar meeting the previous day where Lee reiterated the importance of balanced development to the country's future. The president's focus on regional development aims to address the territorial imbalance caused by the concentration of population and resources in the capital region, while also promoting growth in other areas.