With the confirmation of the Financial Services Commission's (FSC) relocation to Sejong, Chairman Lee Ok-yeon convened an emergency meeting with executives and directed the formation of a task force (TF) to gather employee concerns. As anxieties grow ahead of the move scheduled for the second half of next year, the FSC aims to consolidate internal feedback for discussions with relevant government departments.
According to the financial authorities on October 13, Chairman Lee held the emergency meeting in the afternoon to discuss response measures related to the FSC's relocation to Sejong.
He explained that the government's announcement of the 'Second Plan for the Relocation of Central Administrative Agencies' is being pursued in line with national objectives of balanced regional development and the completion of the administrative capital. He urged that the difficulties employees may face during the relocation process be thoroughly considered and that their opinions be collected.
During discussions on government reorganization last September, he expressed gratitude to employees for their commitment to maintaining financial market stability and supporting the real economy, and he encouraged them to continue fulfilling their roles effectively during the relocation.
The FSC plans to establish a TF led by Secretary Jin Jin-chang to compile employee grievances and suggestions. The collected feedback will be incorporated into future discussions regarding the relocation with relevant departments.
An emergency staff meeting chaired by Secretary Jin will also be held to address employee questions about the relocation plans and to gather internal opinions.
Earlier, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that the FSC and its subsidiary, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), are included in the second phase of the relocation of central administrative agencies. Both institutions are expected to move to a leased office in Sejong in the second half of next year.
Following the discussions on government reorganization last year and the ongoing issues surrounding the Sejong relocation, the FSC has faced uncertainty in its organizational operations. With the decision to relocate now finalized, ensuring employees' living conditions and maintaining continuity in their work will emerge as key challenges moving forward.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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