Chance to Become a Landowner?... Jeollanam-do Significantly Streamlines "Finding Ancestors' Land" Service

Land Registered Under Ancestors' Names Now Accessible with Consent to Provide Information
16,000 Applications in Jeollanam-do Last Year... Information on 320,000 Parcels Provided
Easing Inconvenience for the Elderly and Streamlining Administration Ahead of Farmland Inspections

From now on, residents of Jeollanam-do will be able to check for hidden land under their ancestors' names without having to prepare any documents.

On June 5, Jeollanam-do announced that it has significantly streamlined the procedures for the "Finding Ancestors' Land" service, making it easier for people to locate land registered under their ancestors' names.

Previously, applicants for the "Finding Ancestors' Land" service were required to obtain and submit various supporting documents, such as a family relationship certificate. This process was particularly burdensome for the elderly, who may not be familiar with digital devices, leading to ongoing calls for system improvements.

In response, Jeollanam-do has improved the process by linking the National Spatial Information Platform (K-GEO Platform), operated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, with the Administrative Information Sharing System. Now, if applicants agree to provide their information, the responsible civil servant can directly verify the necessary documents. This means that land registered in an ancestor's name can now be checked with just a consent form, eliminating the need to submit additional paperwork.

In fact, the "Finding Ancestors' Land" service is a representative administrative service closely tied to daily life and attracts significant interest from residents.

Last year in Jeollanam-do, 16,000 applications were received, and through this service, information on 320,000 land parcels was provided to 34,000 people.

Especially with the recent revision of the Farmland Act, which has strengthened oversight of farmland ownership, demand is expected to increase among those seeking to confirm farmland and land they may have inherited or received as a gift without their knowledge.

Yoon Sung-sik, Director of the Land Management Division of Jeollanam-do, stated, "We have lowered the barriers to ensure that all residents can conveniently access land information without administrative hurdles," and added, "We will continue to expand customized administrative services that can be felt by the elderly and information-vulnerable groups."

Meanwhile, the "Finding Ancestors' Land" service is a system that allows people to check land or farmland registered under parents' names or land left unattended due to unrecognized inheritance or gifts. Applications can be made in person at the nearest city, county, or district civil service office with identification, or online through the National Spatial Information Platform.

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