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On-site inspection ahead of decision on location for Busan Maritime Court main building

Supreme Court Office of Court Administration narrows down 5 candidate sites... Final location decision scheduled for next month

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On-site inspection to determine the location of the main building of the Busan Maritime International Commercial Court, scheduled to open in 2032, will be held in Busan on the 13th.
The National Court Administration has narrowed down 5 out of 10 candidate sites, and plans to decide on the final location after deliberation by the Court Building Construction Deliberation Committee next month.

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The Busan Maritime International Commercial Court is a court that specializes in ship collisions, maritime transportation, and international trade disputes, and is established in Busan and Incheon, respectively. The Busan Maritime Court is scheduled to open first in a temporary building in Dong-gu in March 2028 and move to the main building in 2032.

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An on-site inspection will be conducted on the 13th to determine the location of the main building of the Busan Maritime International Commercial Court (Maritime Court), which is scheduled to open in 2032.

According to the Supreme Court Court Administration, an on-site inspection will be conducted on the candidate site for the main building of the Maritime Court in Busan on this day.

Previously, Busan City delivered 10 candidate sites submitted by five local governments, including Seo-gu, Jung-gu, Dong-gu, Gangseo-gu, and Nam-gu, to the National Court Administration.

It is reported that the National Court Administration reviewed location conditions and selected five candidate sites.

The final location will be decided on the candidate site after deliberation by the Court Building Construction Deliberation Committee next month.

An official from the Supreme Court's Court Administration said, "Regards to the location are being handled privately."

Considering the public opinion of Busan City and the local community, competition is fierce in the bid to attract the main office building, especially in the original downtown area.

Jung-gu presents the first stage of Bukhang Redevelopment's marine cultural district and IT/video district as candidate sites, emphasizing transportation accessibility and connectivity with maritime-related organizations.

Seo-gu proposed the site of the current district office, highlighting the historic nature of the legal town where the Busan High Court and the Busan High Prosecutors' Office were located in the past.

Dong-gu proposed the site for the second stage of the North Port redevelopment, and Gangseo-gu proposed one of Eco Delta City and Myeongji District as a candidate site.

Nam-gu also participated in the bid.

It is reported that the National Court Administration will comprehensively review the site development, transportation accessibility, and feasibility of building a public office building.

The Maritime Court is a court that specializes in ship collisions, maritime transportation, and international trade disputes, and is established in Busan and Incheon, respectively.

The Busan Maritime Court is scheduled to open first in a temporary building in Dong-gu in March 2028 and move to the main building in 2032.

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On-site inspection ahead of decision on location for Busan Maritime Court main building

Supreme Court Office of Court Administration narrows down 5 candidate sites... Final location decision scheduled for next month

Quick Look

On-site inspection to determine the location of the main building of the Busan Maritime International Commercial Court, scheduled to open in 2032, will be held in Busan on the 13th.
The National Court Administration has narrowed down 5 out of 10 candidate sites, and plans to decide on the final location after deliberation by the Court Building Construction Deliberation Committee next month.