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Busan Metropolitan City to Fully Launch Construction of the Yeong Royal Russell School Busan Campus, the First Foreign Educational Institution in the Southeastern Region

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that, following the completion of the building permit for the Yeong Royal Russell Busan Campus project on February 13, it has finalized major authorization and approval procedures, including the public notice of the amended implementation plan for the Myeongji District on February 11, and has now entered the full-scale implementation phase.

The completion of these procedures lays the groundwork for fulfilling the pledge of the eighth popularly elected administration to attract the first foreign educational institution in the southeastern region. The project is expected to contribute to revitalizing foreign investment by expanding the global education environment and improving residential conditions for foreign nationals.

In preparation for the project, the City completed a feasibility study and established a cooperative framework by forming a dedicated task force with related institutions, including the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority and the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH).

In particular, the City played a coordinating role among relevant organizations to ensure the smooth progress of authorization and approval procedures across the project. It supported the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority in processing permits and assisted the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH), the project developer, in carrying out the design process without disruption.

Even after the completion of the authorization procedures, the City plans to continue providing administrative support to ensure that the project proceeds as scheduled, with groundbreaking set for September 2026 and opening planned for August 2028.

The Yeong Royal Russell Busan Campus will be developed on a total floor area of 19,286 square meters as a global educational space incorporating the educational philosophy and core elements of Royal Russell School, a prestigious British private school with a history of over 170 years.

The campus will consist of six buildings, including classroom facilities, an administrative building, a multipurpose auditorium, and a swimming pool. It will accommodate 1,350 students across kindergarten, elementary, and middle school levels, providing optimal conditions for nurturing global talent within a world-class educational environment.

The expansion of such educational infrastructure is expected to serve as a key foundation for residential stability, helping outstanding overseas companies and talent settle in the region and fostering the growth of western Busan as a central hub for global talent development.

Mayor Park Heong-joon stated, “The Yeong Royal Russell Busan Campus will strengthen the educational environment and residential foundation necessary for attracting foreign investment, becoming an important asset that enhances Busan’s global competitiveness,” adding, “We will continue to work closely with related institutions to build Busan into a global hub city equipped with a world-class educational environment.”