Hamyang-gun, Controversy Over Proceeding with 'Village Making Project' Construction Without Land Compensation

Residents of Namho-ri, Hucheon-myeon "Property rights violated without compensation discussion" vs County Office "Village Promotion Committee Agreement"

Hannam Village Community Development Project Site in Namhyo-ri, Hucheon-myeon, Hamyang-gun (Photo by Choi Soon-kyung)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam Province, is causing controversy by pushing ahead with construction despite opposition from some landowners while creating a walking trail and rest area along the village road in Hannam Village, Namhyo-ri, Hucheon-myeon, as part of the Creative Village Development Project.

According to Hamyang-gun on the 23rd, the Creative Village Development Project in Hannam Village, Namhyo-ri, Hucheon-myeon, Hamyang, is a project with a budget of 500 million KRW to renovate Nabakjeong Small Park, create walking trails and rest areas, and improve roads.

However, as construction proceeded without compensation being completed for the incorporated lands at Namho-ri San 71-2, San 71-4, and Namho-ri 722, opposition from landowners has intensified.

Landowner A said, "Although construction is underway, I have never heard any discussion about compensation," adding, "I am at a loss for words as to whether construction can proceed without any contact."

He added, "There are not just one or two plots where construction is proceeding without compensation being completed," and said, "It is frustrating to understand the county office's attitude of ignoring individual property rights and pushing ahead with construction."

In response, a Hamyang-gun official explained, "Regardless of the incorporated landowners, the Village Development Promotion Committee has obtained usage consent from over 90% of residents, so there is no problem proceeding with construction," and added, "We are negotiating unit prices with landowners and compensating the land."

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