85 Cases of Illegal Activities Detected in Rivers and Valleys of South Jeolla, Second Highest Nationwide

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This year, the number of illegal activities detected in rivers and valleys in South Jeolla Province was found to be the second highest in the country.

According to audit data submitted to Assemblyman Han Byungdo of the Democratic Party of Korea (Iksan-eul, North Jeolla Province) by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on October 1, the number of illegal activities detected in rivers in South Jeolla Province over the two-month period starting from July 2 was 85 cases. Among the 17 cities and provinces, only Gyeonggi Province had more cases, with 88.

By type, the most common was the installation of benches and shade structures, with 47 cases. There were 13 cases involving temporary buildings, 4 cases of illegal cultivation, 2 cases of illegal commercial activities, and 19 cases classified as other.

During the same period, Gwangju recorded a total of 14 cases, including 7 cases of temporary buildings, 5 cases of illegal cultivation, and 2 cases classified as other, making it the third lowest in the country.

Assemblyman Han stated, "Illegal facilities in valleys create blind spots in everyday safety that threaten public safety," and added, "The National Assembly will work to establish an institutional foundation so that restoring clean valleys can lead to opportunities and benefits for local residents."

Meanwhile, Assemblyman Han plans to sponsor an amendment to the Small River Maintenance Act, which will include expanding special administrative enforcement measures for repeated and habitual illegal activities in rivers.

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