The Supreme Court is conducting site inspections for the Busan Maritime International Commercial Court, which is set to open in 2032.
According to legal sources on November 13, the Court Administration Office is inspecting candidate sites for the maritime court in Busan.
Previously, the city of Busan submitted ten candidate sites from five districts, including Jung-gu, Dong-gu, Seo-gu, Gangseo-gu, and Nam-gu, to the Court Administration Office. The office will narrow this down to five sites for further inspection before finalizing the location next month through the court building construction review committee.
Legal experts in Busan anticipate that the maritime court will be established in the city center, which boasts excellent transportation networks and is home to related agencies such as the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Busan Port Authority.
As a result, competition among local governments to attract the court is intense. Jung-gu is promoting its waterfront views and proximity to Busan Station, proposing the North Port Redevelopment Phase 1 Marine Culture District (13,503 square meters) and the IT and Media District (14,654 square meters).
Dong-gu has suggested the Phase 2 site of the North Port Redevelopment, emphasizing synergy with port and maritime institutions.
Seo-gu is highlighting the historical significance of the former Busan High Court and Busan High Prosecutor's Office site (10,760 square meters) as a legal town.
Gangseo-gu (Eco Delta City and Myeongji District) and Nam-gu are also competing for the court's location.
The Court Administration Office plans to evaluate the feasibility of constructing public facilities by 2029, considering factors such as transportation accessibility and potential for south-facing placement.
Meanwhile, the Busan Maritime Court is expected to open its temporary office in Dong-gu in March 2028 before relocating to the main building in 2032.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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