Yangju City Takes Strong Action Against Illegal Activities in Jangheung Clean Valley... Pursues Criminal Charges and Administrative Enforcement

Strict Measures Against Illegal Activities Such as Stream Water Blocking and Unauthorized Water Withdrawal
Continuous Deployment of Valley Guardians and CCTV Installation
Establishing Public Safety and Orderly Access to Streams

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Jeong Deok-young) has launched a strong response, including criminal charges and administrative enforcement, against ongoing illegal activities in the Jangheung Clean Valley area. The city is also significantly strengthening on-site inspections and management to ensure that every citizen can safely and freely access the valley.

Yangju City announced on the 27th that it is enforcing strict administrative measures after continuously confirming violations of the "Small Stream Maintenance Act," such as some businesses installing water blockades in small streams, unlawfully extracting stream water, and restricting access to the streams in the Jangheung Clean Valley area. Provided by Yangju City

On July 27, Yangju City announced that it is strictly implementing administrative measures in the Jangheung Clean Valley area, as ongoing illegal activities violating the 'Small Stream Maintenance Act' were continuously confirmed. These activities include some businesses installing water blocks in small streams, unauthorized water withdrawal from streams, and restricting access to the streams.

According to the city, recent media reports and citizen complaints have repeatedly revealed illegal activities. In response, the city has issued restoration orders and has filed criminal complaints on more than 10 occasions so far. Additionally, the city has undertaken procedures for administrative enforcement to remove unlawful structures, consistently acting in accordance with the law and principles.

However, the city explained that fundamental resolution has been difficult due to some businesses repeatedly committing illegal acts and filing for administrative appeals and lawsuits, leading to prolonged legal procedures. Nevertheless, the city plans to continue conducting inspections and implementing administrative measures to eradicate illegal activities.

The management system to prevent recurrence will also be strengthened. The city will deploy stream and valley guardians throughout the Jangheung-myeon valley area for continuous patrols and will establish a permanent monitoring system by installing CCTV at key locations.

In addition, for unauthorized stairs installed by some businesses, the city will implement necessary measures such as installing facilities that restrict entry to the streams, in order to fundamentally block the privatization of the streams.

Yangju City stated that, moving forward, it will continuously carry out administrative measures, such as criminal charges in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, whenever illegal acts are detected. The city also plans to strengthen its management and oversight so citizens can safely use local streams and valleys.

An official from Yangju City said, "We have continued to take stern measures, including administrative actions and criminal charges, against illegal activities by businesses in the Jangheung Clean Valley area. We will continue to respond firmly in accordance with the law and principles, strengthen on-site management and inspections, and do our utmost to ensure citizens can safely and freely enjoy the streams and valleys."

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