Hadong County Begins Clearing Illegal Facilities in Rivers... Blocking Unauthorized Occupation and Commercial Activities

35 Illegal Facilities Removed to Protect Shared Community Spaces
Intensified Management During Peak Vacation Season

Hadong County in South Gyeongsang Province is undertaking inspections and enforcement actions to maintain order over illegal facilities in rivers and valleys, and to prevent their recurrence during the summer season.

The county stated that it has been regulating unauthorized occupations of public rivers and facilities that obstruct water flow, and since March, has carried out a comprehensive survey of illegal facilities in rivers and valleys to create a safer river environment.

Officials from Hadong County are inspecting illegal structures in the river and conducting maintenance work. The county is carrying out a comprehensive survey of 363 river and valley sites, promoting the removal of illegal facilities and enforcement to prevent recurrence.

The survey covered a total of 363 sites, including 40 provincial rivers, 198 small rivers, and 125 streams. The county conducted on-site inspections of a total of 1,914 cases.

As a result of the investigation, 58 illegal facility sites related to commercial activity within rivers were identified, of which 35 have been removed. In particular, all illegal resting platforms, which had been set up for the convenience of users, have been dismantled, and some outdoor restaurants and decks are currently in the process of voluntary removal.

To prevent the reinstallation of illegal facilities after the maintenance, Hadong County has been conducting patrols from July 1 to August 31, focusing on the Hwagaecheon area and key water recreation management zones.

Additionally, the county plans to continue regular inspections, especially during the summer vacation period when the number of visitors increases, to monitor for illegal commercial activities and unauthorized facility installations.

Going forward, alongside clearing illegal facilities within river areas, the county also intends to review measures to improve the surrounding environment such as establishing convenience facilities for residents on available national and public land.

A Hadong County official stated, "Rivers and valleys are public resources shared by both residents and visitors," and added, "We will continue inspections and maintenance to create a safe and pleasant river environment."

Rivers are public resources for the entire local community, not spaces for private business. To prevent repeated illegal facility installations and unauthorized occupations during each holiday season, ongoing management and enforcement are needed rather than one-off cleanups. Attention is now focused on whether Hadong County's efforts will lead to a cleaner and safer river environment.

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