Government Complex, Sejong Explained

Government Complex Sejong
Native Name:정부세종청사
Native Name Lang:ko
Coordinates:36.5047°N 127.2653°W
Alternate Names:Central Government Complex
Status:Used as government buildings for some of Ministries of South Korea
Building Type:Government office complex
Address:DASOM 2-RO
Location City:Sejong
Location Country:South Korea
Start Date:December 2008
Completion Date:November 5, 2014
Cost:1.731 trillion won
Structural System:Reinforced concrete and steel
Floor Area:629,145m2

The Government Complex Sejong is a government building built to create a multi-functional administrative city by relocating central administrative agencies to the non-metropolitan area for the purpose of decentralization, balanced development, and overcrowding in the metropolitan area.[1]

Features

There is no separation between departments or individuals, and desks are arranged together regardless of position. It is equipped with an employee lounge, multipurpose communication space, and conference room.

There is a roof garden inspired by Sunseongnori, Korea's Traditional Play, it was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2016 as the world's largest (3.6 km) garden with 15 buildings connected.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Government Complex Sejong . GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS MANAGEMENT OFFICE.