'3.5 Times the Area of Yeouido'... Military Facility Protection Zones in Gyeonggi-do Lifted

Paju, Goyang, Yangju, Gimpo Cities and Other Border Areas Included in Large Numbers
No Prior Consultation Required with Military Authorities for Building or Development Permits

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[Asia Economy Reporter La Youngcheol] Military facility protection zones in Gyeonggi Province, totaling about 3.5 times the area of Yeouido (2,900,000㎡), will be lifted.

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 14th, "Through a government and ruling party consultation held this morning, it was decided to lift military facility protection zones totaling 100,674,284㎡ located in Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province, and Jeollabuk Province."

In Gyeonggi Province, a total of 10,073,293㎡, which is 10% of the entire area, of military facility protection zones will be lifted, including many cities and counties located in the northern border areas of Gyeonggi such as Paju, Goyang, Yangju, and Gimpo.

In Gimpo, 1,558,761㎡ in the areas of Taeri and Hyangsan-ri, Gochon-eup, are included. In Paju, 1,796,822㎡ in areas including Bongam-ri, Baekseok-ri, Beobwon-ri, Seonyu-ri in Paju-eup, Yongmi-ri in Gwangtan-myeon, and Yadang-dong are included.

In Goyang, 5,725,710㎡ in areas such as Ogeum-dong, Naeyu-dong, Daeja-dong, Goyang-dong in Deogyang-gu, Deogi-dong in Ilsanseo-gu, and Seongseok-dong, Munbong-dong, Siksa-dong, Sarihyun-dong in Ilsandong-gu will be lifted. In Yangju, 992,000㎡ in Dohwa-ri, Eunhyeon-myeon and Sangsu-ri, Nam-myeon will be lifted.

In these areas, it will no longer be necessary to consult with military authorities in advance regarding permits for construction or development.

Additionally, the 'Control Protection Zone' of 73,685㎡ in Gunnae-myeon, Paju City, has been relaxed to a 'Restricted Protection Zone,' allowing development activities to proceed after consultation with military units.

The province expects that this decision will significantly ease excessive regulations in the northern border areas of Gyeonggi Province.

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