Weekly Briefing: Administrative Districts and Name Changes — 2026-05-25
Big administrative shifts are hitting South Korea this week, with the upcoming July 1st merger of Jeollanam-do and Gwangju into a single "Integrated Special City," alongside major district reallocations in Incheon. While regional integration is picking up speed, there have been no new announcements regarding overseas country name changes or capital relocations.
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