Yangcheon-gu, On-site Investigation of Illegal Buildings and Enforcement of Penalty Charges

Use of Aerial Photo Analysis in Deciding On-Site Investigations... Significant Strengthening of Regulatory Measures for Illegal Buildings

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yangcheon-gu (District Mayor Kim Soo-young) will strengthen on-site inspections and administrative measures against illegal buildings starting in April.

The district will conduct on-site investigations from April to July based on the interpretation of aerial photographs taken by Seoul City to improve the efficiency of housing management through unauthorized building maintenance. If illegal buildings are confirmed, appropriate administrative actions will be taken.

The investigation targets 3,426 buildings suspected of violations such as unauthorized new construction, extension, or remodeling without permission or notification, based on the interpretation of Seoul City's aerial photographs from 2019.

Responsible officials will conduct detailed investigations regarding the building owners, structure, area, and usage. If buildings violating the Building Act are confirmed, administrative measures such as voluntary demolition orders will be issued, and if not complied with, enforcement fines will be imposed.

In particular, following the revised Building Act promulgated and enforced on April 23, 2019, regulations related to enforcement fines have been significantly strengthened, including the reduction of the building area criteria for enforcement fine reductions and the abolition of the limit of five times for imposing fines, enabling stronger administrative actions.

A Yangcheon-gu official stated, “We will do our best to foster a healthy building culture through thorough investigations and prompt follow-up measures against illegal buildings.”

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