Illegal Buildings on Yeongsan River Riverside Forcibly Demolished... Gwangsan District Initiates Administrative Enforcement

One Prefabricated Building Demolished in Sanwol-dong
Maintenance Accelerates for 398 Illegal Occupation Facilities Along Rivers and Valleys

Illegal buildings constructed without permission on the riverside of the Yeongsan River have been forcibly demolished. Gwangsan District in Gwangju initiated administrative enforcement against prefabricated structures occupying river land, accelerating efforts to clear illegal occupation facilities along rivers and valleys.

According to Gwangsan District on May 3, a prefabricated building installed on the riverside of the Yeongsan River, a national river, was demolished through administrative enforcement on April 30.

Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju carried out administrative enforcement (forced demolition) on prefabricated buildings illegally installed on the Yeongsan River, a national river, on the 30th of last month. Provided by Gwangsan-gu

The building in question was a facility that had occupied river land without authorization. Gwangsan District had previously conducted administrative procedures such as issuing a restoration order. However, as voluntary demolition did not take place, the district proceeded with forced demolition in accordance with the River Act, after providing prior notice and public announcement. The demolition work on that day was carried out together with the Yeongsan River Basin Environmental Office.

The fixtures and items inside the building were stored in a separate location. If the owner does not come forward, they will be handled according to the relevant procedures.

Earlier, in March, Gwangsan District conducted a comprehensive survey of a total length of 129.01 kilometers, including rivers, valleys, and adjacent irrigation and drainage channels, identifying 398 cases of illegal occupation facilities. Some of these facilities are being legalized through either voluntary removal or, where possible, through granting occupation permits.

For the remaining facilities, the district is continuing with procedures such as restoration orders. If these are not followed, further actions such as imposing compensation charges, filing complaints, or administrative enforcement are being considered.

Cho Cheolyong, head of the rivers team at Gwangsan District, stated, "We plan to carry out gradual maintenance of illegal occupation facilities that hinder citizens' passage and use of the river."

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