Suncheon City Urges Voluntary Removal of Illegal Facilities in Forest Valleys by the 30th

Exemption from Criminal Charges for Voluntary Removal and Restoration
Immediate Crackdown on Commercial Facilities Without Grace Period

Suncheon City in South Jeolla Province announced that, in anticipation of the upcoming summer vacation season, it will operate a 'Voluntary Removal and Reporting Period for Illegal Facilities in Forest Valleys' until the 30th to provide citizens with a pleasant and safe forest environment.

The crackdown and reporting targets include all illegal facilities such as platforms, bungalows, temporary buildings, and various stored items that have been installed without forest use permits near major forest valleys in the city.

Suncheon City is operating a 'Voluntary Removal and Reporting Period for Illegal Facilities in Forest Valleys' until the 30th. Provided by Suncheon City

This applies regardless of whether the violator is an individual or a business, and any act of forest damage without the proper permit process, even on private forest land, is subject to enforcement.

If illegal facilities are voluntarily reported and there is an expressed intention to restore the area to its original state during this period, the city will grant sufficient time for removal to ensure smooth restoration. Those who complete the removal within the designated deadline will not be subject to criminal charges for violating the Mountainous Districts Management Act.

However, illegal facilities installed to damage forest land for commercial purposes, such as restaurants setting up platforms around valleys, will be completely excluded from any removal grace period in accordance with government guidelines. The city will immediately enforce crackdowns and removal actions on activities that damage public assets for private gain, without any extension of deadlines.

In addition, if individuals refuse to remove illegal facilities or attempt to conceal them after the voluntary reporting period has ended, the city will apply a zero-tolerance policy, immediately pressing criminal charges and carrying out compulsory administrative enforcement. All costs incurred for removal will be charged in full to the violators.

A city official stated, "Valleys within forests are pristine natural heritage and public assets that all citizens should be able to enjoy comfortably. As illegal facilities for commercial purposes will be strictly enforced without any grace period, we urge everyone to voluntarily cooperate in restoring the area within the deadline to avoid any disadvantages."

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