Investigation of Suspected Illegal Buildings in Aerial Photos of Yeongdeungpo-gu

4822 Suspected Illegal Buildings Targeted: Owners Asked for Voluntary Correction, Penalties Imposed if Unresolved

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Chae Hyun-il) will conduct on-site inspections by July to investigate whether 4,822 buildings identified through aerial photo analysis in 2020 violate the Building Act.

The purpose of this on-site inspection is to prevent safety accidents caused by unauthorized construction violations (unlicensed buildings) and to raise awareness against indiscriminate illegal construction activities, thereby creating a pleasant urban environment.

The main targets for maintenance are unauthorized construction activities (new construction, extension, remodeling) installed without permits or notifications, confirmed through on-site inspections and records.

In particular, the inspection will focus on ▲ unauthorized extensions of rooftops, balconies, storage rooms, or other auxiliary buildings ▲ unauthorized erection of temporary structures such as containers ▲ unauthorized installation of temporary structures in front of stores used for business operations.

If violations are confirmed, building owners will be ordered to voluntarily remove the illegal structures in two phases. Failure to comply within the correction period will result in disadvantages such as ▲ marking the building as 'violating building' in the building register ▲ imposition of enforcement fines ▲ restrictions on various permits and approvals.

If legalization of the violating buildings is possible, building owners will be guided through the approval (post-approval or notification) procedures to minimize disadvantages caused by administrative actions.

The district office will post banners and distribute notices about the aerial inspection and on-site visits in advance to inform residents of the inspection plan. Additionally, notices to prevent illegal buildings will be distributed to building owners during the on-site inspections as part of active public awareness campaigns.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, said, “Although these are difficult times due to COVID-19, we ask for active cooperation in the illegal building inspections to ensure a safe, pleasant, and open Yeongdeungpo.” He added, “We will continue to do our best to contribute to eradicating illegal construction activities through fair and accurate inspections and maintenance.”

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