Yangju City Submits Petition to Military Authorities Demanding Resolution of Military Facility Damage

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 31st that it has officially submitted a petition to the military authorities to address noise damage caused by military facilities and resident safety issues.

A view of Yangju City Hall. Provided by Yangju City.

Over the years, continuous noise and vibrations from military airfields, shooting ranges, and ammunition depots located within the military facility protection zones in the area have threatened the daily lives of Yangju citizens.

In particular, the collision accident between a military drone and a helicopter at the Gwangjeok-myeon airfield on the 17th further heightened residents' anxiety and caused a significant impact on the local community.

Accordingly, representing 290,000 Yangju citizens, the city submitted an official petition to the Ministry of National Defense, the Army Headquarters, and the Ground Operations Command, strongly demanding practical measures to resolve the damage caused by military facilities.

The petition included minimizing noise and vibration damage caused by military training and flights, guaranteeing residents' property rights and other rights within military facility protection zones, and strengthening thorough management to prevent accidents that may occur during military training.

First, the city demanded a thorough investigation into the recent collision accident between the military drone and helicopter in the area and transparent disclosure of the results.

The city’s position is that if the safety of military flights is not guaranteed, it could lead to even greater accidents at any time, so definite measures to prevent recurrence must be established.

Additionally, the city urged the preparation of thorough countermeasures to prevent accidents during repeated military training.

It emphasized the need for proactive safety measures rather than discussing countermeasures only after accidents occur.

Mayor Kang Su-hyun of Yangju said, “Yangju City has endured sacrifices for national security for decades, but the suffering of citizens must not be neglected,” adding, “We will do our best to continuously consult with the military authorities to resolve damage caused by military facilities and ensure residents’ safety.”

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