Incoming President Yoon Suk-yeol wants to relocate the nation’s capital from Seoul to the city of Sejong. There has been a long-standing proposal to transfer the seat of government and President Yoon wants to take action. Some government employees, however, have strong ties to Seoul and resist having to move.
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