On June 15, the ministry announced that due to the integration of information systems ahead of the special city's launch, some civil services will be suspended from June 27 to 28 and from 6 p.m. on June 30 until 9 a.m. on July 1.
This measure is part of the transition mandated by the Special Act on the Establishment of Gwangju-Jeonnam Special City, aimed at securely integrating 495 administrative information systems previously operated by the two local governments.
To minimize public inconvenience, the ministry plans to phase out services during low-usage periods, such as weekends and nighttime.
Initially, from 6 p.m. on June 26 to 9 a.m. on June 29, five services, including building permit issuance, local tax payments, and water bill inquiries, will be unavailable.
Following this, from 6 p.m. on June 30 to 9 a.m. on July 1, 78 public services, including resident registration and land registry issuance, will be temporarily halted.
The suspension of resident registration issuance will apply only to residents with addresses in Jeollanam-do and Gwangju. However, services such as tax certificates and income certificates from the National Tax Service will be restricted nationwide.
For instance, a resident living in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, who is temporarily in another region may also face restrictions on obtaining their resident registration during this time, necessitating prior verification.
The ministry is notifying the public about the service interruptions through the Government 24 portal, as well as via cable TV subtitles, social media card news, and agency newsletters.
The ministry advised, "Please check in advance whether your usual services will be suspended and obtain necessary civil documents as early as possible."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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